Category: Residential Insulation

Is Your Upstairs Warm During Nashville Summers? Here’s Why.

It’s official. 2024 was Nashville’s hottest year on record, beating out 2023’s sweltering temps. And accompanying that heat? Rising cooling costs. In fact, Tennessee households were expected to see their summer energy bills jump from an average of $695 in 2023 to about $774 in 2024. When summer temperatures in Nashville soar, many homeowners face a [...]

What Is the Best Method for Finishing a Crawl Space?

If you're a Nashville homeowner, chances are your house sits atop a crawl space. While these foundation structures are common in our region, they can harbor serious problems if left unfinished or improperly maintained. The combination of Nashville's notorious humidity and challenging clay soil creates perfect conditions for moisture accumulation, pest infestations, and compromised indoor [...]

What You Need to Know About Attic Insulation

Even though you may never step foot in your attic, when it comes to keeping your  home comfortable year-round, few elements are as important as insulating your attic. In Nashville’s fluctuating climate, where summers are scorching and winters can be chilly,  proper insulation is a critical step toward energy efficiency and cost savings. Why Attic Insulation Matters in [...]

November 12th, 2018|Residential Insulation|

Five Ways to Beat Cold Temps Now

It’s hard to think about winter weather when summer is still alive and well. Waiting until the first cold snap to get your home ready for winter makes it difficult to fully prepare for cold weather. It also can mean another season of energy bills that are higher than necessary. Get ahead of the curve [...]

September 14th, 2018|Residential Insulation|

Tips to Prevent Freezing Pipes

It’s no secret our area of the country has been faced with cold temps! We’ve been receiving an influx of calls from homeowners and builders dealing with frozen pipes. Frozen pipes are inconvenient and can cause significant damage. When the temperature of a water pipe drops below freezing, water in the pipe can expand up [...]

What Is Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

When we think of air quality, we most often think of outdoor air. Did you know that the air inside your home may have the biggest impact on your health? One estimate indicates the average person receives 72 percent of their chemical exposure at home (via The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/USEPA). Indoor air quality can [...]

How to Know If Your Attic Needs More Insulation

Even if your home is newer, your attic may be under insulated. Today’s building codes may be different than codes when your home was built. Your insulation may have settled. A hard wind entering your attic through your soffits may have compromised your insulation. These factors — and many others — can result in you [...]