Category: Residential Insulation

Understanding Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality in Tennessee When we think about air pollution, many of us usually picture smog or traffic fumes outside. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that the indoor air quality Tennessee homes experience can be far worse than what’s outside. Americans spend about 90% of their time [...]

When temperatures plunge in Tennessee, frozen pipes are among the biggest winter hazards for homeowners. Water expands by about 9–10% when it freezes, which creates intense pressure inside pipes. Even durable copper, PVC, or PEX lines can crack or burst under that load. A burst pipe can flood rooms in minutes, cause rapid mold [...]

Tennessee winters can be hard to predict. While southern parts of our state only see a few inches of snow each year, the Cumberland Plateau and East Tennessee mountains average over 10 inches. Here in Middle Tennessee, we face everything from warm days to surprise snowstorms. Even when there’s no snow, overnight temps often dip below [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Our summers here in Nashville are synonymous with scorching heat and high humidity. And while you crank up your AC to stay cool, your energy bills might be skyrocketing. Did you know that your poorly insulated attic could be the main culprit behind this energy drain? Now that I have your attention, let's explore why [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]