Is your home's insulation up to par, especially in your crawl space? Or is it time to check your crawl space insulation? If you're a Nashville homeowner, it's imperative to pay attention to the state of your crawl space’s insulation. Over time, insulation can lose its effectiveness, especially in a damp climate such as the crawl [...]
Recently the Narrow Gate Foundation reached out to The Hayes Company in Nashville, TN with a challenge. They had a barn that they use as an education center and it was in need of insulation. The Narrow Gate Foundation provides training for international men in sawmill operation, woodworking craftsmanship, best business practices, and Christian ethics so [...]
Crawl space conditioning can be overlooked during home construction. Crawl spaces in new homes are commonly finished with basic insulation. Proper crawl space encapsulation can have a big effect on the energy efficiency and air quality of your home. Crawl spaces are susceptible to dampness partly due to the moisture from the soil seeping into the [...]
Batt insulation (also known as blanket insulation) comes in flat pieces. It is made of fiberglass or mineral wool which is pre-cut into flat pieces. Batt insulation is an inexpensive way to insulate your home. Some batt insulation comes with a foil or paper (kraft) facing and some comes with no facing. The need for facing [...]
The Hayes Company Nashville was recently contacted by OctaPharma for an insulation project. The customer wanted insulation added to the ceiling of their 12,000 square foot commercial warehouse. They were originally interested in fiberglass insulation; our experts at Hayes Nashville reviewed the project and recommended spray foam insulation. Spray foam air seals and insulates in one [...]
Spray foam insulation can address a variety of issues beyond R-value. If you are looking for a spray foam insulation solution in Nashville, The Hayes Company can help. Recently our team had the opportunity to work at a church. This church was interested in adding R-value and reducing sound transfer across an open ceiling. Following insulation [...]
Air leaks develop in homes, offices and commercial buildings in Nashville, TN and surrounding areas including Franklin, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Lebanon, Brentwood and Dickson. Air leaks around the outside of a building are a natural result of construction. Air leaks may be found around openings in a building including windows, doors, vents and outlets. Air leaks allow [...]
Spring has arrived and brings more sun and warmer days. It also brings the final melting of snow and ice and more rain. This is a great time to check out your crawl space to be sure it is in good condition. The proper condition of your crawl space helps prevent water from entering and also [...]
For most homes, basement rim joists and box sills are a major source of energy loss. These areas are located around the perimeter of the basement ceiling where the walls of the home meet the foundation. This is one of the thinnest points in a home’s exterior, which allows outside air to easily leak into the [...]
When it comes to home insulation, the first area that comes to mind is the attic. Building airflow moves from ground to sky, naturally pulling conditioned indoor air up and out of a structure. Proper attic insulation helps keep conditioned air inside your home and helps keep your home more comfortable. When conditioned air remains inside [...]
