In the quest to upgrade their home’s efficiency and increase home comfort, many Atlanta area homeowners spend time researching which types of home performance upgrades are most valuable. This is especially true during the summer, when Georgia’s temperatures can soar and high cooling costs can force homeowners into action. Naturally, most people look towards what Read More …
And what you can do to prevent it in your Atlanta area home! Many Atlantans scoff at the outdated nickname of our beloved city — “Hot-lanta” — though “Humid-lanta” may have been a little more accurate. Summer here in the south doesn’t just bring the heat, it brings the suffocating and oppressive humidity. And with Read More …
Improving your attic insulation is one of the most effective ways to improve home comfort and energy efficiency, especially when it’s hot out. Is it time to update your attic? Signs of an Under-Insulated Attic High Energy Bills High energy bills may mean heat is entering through the attic in the summer and escaping through Read More …
Attic insulation isn’t something a lot of homeowners keep a regular account of. It is often one of those “set it and forget” it aspects of a home here in the Atlanta, GA area, especially for those that inherited the existing insulation in their home when they moved in. But did you know, that the Read More …
(View as a downloadable PDF version) Many homes have air leaks and gaps in insulation, leading to home comfort and efficiency issues. For a more comfortable and efficient home year-round, make sure your home is well sealed and insulated. How Insulation Works Insulation acts as a thermal barrier that controls heat movement into and out Read More …
(View as a downloadable PDF version) Insulation is one of the most cost effective ways to increase your home’s overall efficiency and comfort. The same barrier that slows heat from exiting your home during the winter will also prevent the stifling outdoor air from penetrating your home in the summer. Insulation’s effectiveness is measured by Read More …
It’s the thing that no one wants to experience when they step out of bed in the morning during the winter: You finally muster the energy to slip out from underneath the warm covers, only to find when you step onto that hardwood floor that it’s as cold as ice. Suddenly the thought of sneaking Read More …
Does your ductwork appear to sweat just like you do in the summer? It’s not your imagination — condensation on ductwork is common, even through the fall and winter time. While sweating ductwork may not seem like a big issue, it can actually undermine the energy efficiency Read More …
(View as downloadable PDF version) Insulate Your Home Insulation is a simple, affordable way to improve comfort and save energy all fall and winter. Together with air sealing, it can cut heating costs by 15%. Schedule an energy audit to locate problem areas Have insulation installed in key areas like the attic Find & Seal Read More …
The heat has finally gotten somewhat bearable here in Georgia, and many homeowners in the area are looking forward to fall festivities like pumpkin carving, apple picking, and decorating the house for Halloween. Pumpkins and fake spider webs might be finding their way into your home this fall, but one thing you don’t want to Read More …
