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19 October 2015
Home attic insulation is a great way to lower energy costs, allowing homeowners save on monthly expenses throughout the year, not just in winter. Now that winter is approaching, the days are getting colder. Professionally installed insulation in your attic can allow you a more comfortable indoor space.
Blown-in insulation in Worcester, MA helps ensure that the heated air inside your home will not escape through your attic. With the right R-value, you are guaranteed an energy-efficient home, protected against the cold temperatures outdoors. Blown-in insulation in your attic also prevents the formation of icicles and ice dams as a result of the heat loss to your attic.
Blown-in attic insulation is tighter and more effective than standard insulation so it offers a greater R-value to prevent airflow from entering the attic. Since state-of-the-art equipment is used to blow the insulation material into the attic space, the small crevices and tight corners in your attic will be sealed. The tighter the insulation material is in these areas and along floor joists, the more effectively insulation works, which is one of the main benefits of the blown-in insulation.
To find out more about the benefits of professionally installed blown-in insulation in your attic, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
16 October 2015
Wet spray cellulose insulation in Worcester, MA is one of the most affordable types of insulation for upgrading your home’s energy performance and comfort. It is commonly used in applications where the maximum R-value is desired with a relatively thin layer because of limited space in the area to be insulated. Wet spray cellulose insulation is best for applications where wall cavities are without sheet rock, such as new construction.
The material used for wet spray cellulose insulation is made of recycled paper that would otherwise be dumped in landfills. Recycled material makes this insulation a more affordable alternative for many homeowners. A special grinding machine is used to transform paper waste into fluffy, lightweight cellulose that can offer an insulation R-value as high as R4 per inch. Dry cellulose is mixed with glue adhesive which creates an even slightly higher R-value than loose fill cellulose applications. The insulation is also treated with a nontoxic borate solution so you are guaranteed wet spray insulation that has the highest fire safety rating as well as resistance to mold and insects.
Because a binder compound is added to dry cellulose, spray-on insulation will stick to itself and to other building components. Special equipment is used to apply the wet-spray cellulose insulation and the technique during installation needs the expertise of a custom insulation specialist.
To find out more about wet spray cellulose insulation and its advantages, contact Custom Insulation, Inc.
12 October 2015
To prevent ice dams, you have to prevent heat loss. The only way to do that is to make sure that your home insulation has the required R-value to keep the heated air in your living space from escaping through the roof.
During winter, ice dams can form as a result of too much heat loss out of your home. If your blanket insulation in Boston, MA is inadequate, the heat that escapes through the attic melts the snow on the roof. As the melted snow runs down the roof, the low temperature and the remaining snow refreeze it creating ice dam and icicles. And as additional melted snow pools against the dam, the water can leak into your house through the roof or trim, or fall behind your siding and windows, causing even more problems.
Houses in Massachusetts should have a ceiling insulation of at least R-38 or about 12 inches of blown or blanket insulation. The heat from your living room needs to be prevented from entering your attic. Otherwise, the heat that is supposed to warm your home will escape through the roof and melt the snow that has accumulated on top. Worse, you will not only suffer from the inconvenience of ice dams, but also from high home heating bills.
To find out more about how to properly insulate your exiting home to prevent ice dam, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
7 October 2015
Proper home attic insulation is critical to maintaining an energy efficient home, especially during the winter. Various small holes or cracks throughout your home can allow as much warm air to escape as one open window. For the best heating efficiency, it is very important to ensure that the attic and walls are properly and adequately insulated.
When your blown-in attic insulation carries the required R-value for the area in which you live, this can have a huge impact on your comfort and savings throughout the entire year. Blown-in insulation serves as barrier that slows down the transfer of heat from the warm areas of your home to the cooler areas outside. The higher the R-value, the thicker the attic insulation, and the longer it takes for the heat to move through the insulation.
The long-term payoff of choosing blown-in insulation in Worcester, MA is impressive. You will not need to use your heating system as frequently during the winter months in order to maintain the desired indoor temperature because the warm air cannot escape through a properly insulated attic and remains in your living space longer. As a result, your energy bills can decrease by as much as 15 to 30 percent depending on the level of your existing insulation and weather conditions.
To find out more about the benefits of blown-in attic insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
24 September 2015
You actually have several options when it comes to choosing a material for the gutter system on your home. However, aluminum is more often than not cited as the best choice, particularly for seamless gutter systems. If you are looking for gutters that are can handle more water than traditional gutters and that are able to resist rust, then seamless aluminum gutters can be your best.
The seamless aluminum gutters in Boston, MA are made to measure which means they can fit your property perfectly well. Because of this, they are able to effectively keeping water away from your roof and foundation. In addition, seamless aluminum gutters can also protect the aesthetic appeal of your property because they look and function better than sectional gutters with all the fasteners and joints.
In order to ensure that your gutter will be able to save you through the years requiring only minimal maintenance and infrequent repairs, aluminum gutter installation should be done only by a professional. This is also ensures that your seamless aluminum gutters are securely in place in order to withstand all harsh weather conditions around Boston.
Gutters are available in a wide array of materials and colors to suit your distinct requirements and personal preferences. To find out what fits best for your home, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
17 September 2015
Copper gutters in Boston, MA are installed in many homes for protection against water damage, specifically at the foundation. Copper gutter systems come in various sizes so that the one you choose will fit and blend with your home exterior. These gutters are made from the highest quality copper so they are durable even during the harshest winter weather condition.
One popular gutter profile is the half-rounded copper gutter which has been around for over two centuries. This type of copper gutter represents the era when gutters were added as an accent to any home. While it is still elegant and timeless, half-round copper gutters have been updated for today’s homes. Today, half round copper gutters have become an important aspect of a home’s exterior for both aesthetic purposes as well as for directing water away from the foundation of the home.
Having half-round copper gutter reduces the risk of wet basements and leaking foundation walls. It also protects your home against landscape erosion. However, for them to work as intended, copper gutter installation needs to be done by a professional installer.
To find out more about half-round copper gutters, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
8 September 2015
K-style seamless copper gutters are considered one of the most attractive choices in gutters on the market today. In addition to their design, they are also desired by homeowners for this their durability. The shape of these copper gutters from the side profile resembles the letter “K” which is how they got their name.
Some of the benefits of K-style seamless copper gutters in Worcester, MA include but are not limited to the following:
In order to reap all of the benefits of this beautiful gutter system, K-style seamless copper gutter installation must be done by a professional.
To find out how K-style seamless copper gutter can benefit your home, contact the Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
4 September 2015
Homeowners looking for aluminum gutters in Boston, MA are faced with two choices—sectional gutters or the more modern seamless gutters. The difference between these two choices, as you can tell by their names, is that the former are made of smaller sections which are joined together during installation and the latter are made of a single piece of aluminum. However, there are several advantages to seamless aluminum gutters over sectional gutters.
Unlike seamless aluminum gutters, gutters with joints are prone to debris accumulation. Leaves, twigs, and other debris can accumulate in the joints and clog the gutters. This requires more maintenance. Because they are not made in sections, seamless aluminum gutters are more firmly fixed and have a smoother interior so there is no chances of accumulation or clogging of debris, therefore less maintenance is required. Additionally, the streamlined construction of seamless gutters means there are only fasteners and joints in the corners and at the downspouts. This means they are less likely to experience issues from leakage, offering far better protection to your home.
Seamless aluminum gutter installation should only be done by a gutter installation specialist. This will ensure that your gutter system is free from clogging, freezing, leaking, and other problems. Properly installed seamless gutters will last years without requiring much additional maintenance.
To find out more about seamless aluminum gutter installation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
25 August 2015
Wet spray cellulose insulation uses a mixture of recycled insulation materials, water, and adhesive, creating a specific formula that ensures an effective building envelope in each unique application. While making sure that your commercial space has the best insulation and energy conservation performance, you are using up solid waste, which is recycled to produce the main ingredient of the wet spray insulation.
Many buildings use wet spray cellulose insulation in Worcester, MA. In addition to the fact that this type of insulation is considered highly effective, it also offers a multitude of advantages such as reduced air infiltration, unmatched sound reduction, improved fire resistance, and energy efficiency.
While incorporating wet spray cellulose insulation seems easy, it needs to be done by an insulation specialist. There are many things to consider during installation that only an expert in insulation can address effectively.
Cellulose insulation is an investment in your home that will pay off through increased home efficiency and lower utility bills. To find out more about wet spray cellulose insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
17 August 2015
Without adequate insulation, summer heat can transfer into your living space of your home increasing the need for your air conditioner. In winter, inadequate insulation also causes heat loss which stresses your home heating. In order to prevent this, it is imperative to have a spray foam insulation installed in your attic by an insulation specialist so that it is done right and on-time.
Spray foam insulation in Boston, MA is installed through a metal canister and a sprayer or pressure wand. The spray foam is applied quickly and expands to fill the cracks and crevices in your attic. This means that foam insulation, installed by an expert, ensures the optimal thermal and an air barrier that are both of superior performance.
As home attic insulation, spray foam insulation delivers an extra benefit of resisting water intrusion which is the number one enemy of many other types of insulation which causes them to fail. Spray foam can reduce construction time, which makes it more advantageous as compared to other types of insulation on the market today.
To find out more about the benefits of spray foam insulation, contact the Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
16 Jacques Street - Rear
Worcester, MA 01603
Phone: 508-755-2315
Fax: 508-756-1941
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