Austin Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

Questions? Call Stellrr at 512-520-0044 today! North of the Texas Capitol building is a new craftsman style home project. The home features cathedral ceilings throughout including a 2-story entryway. It is quite a challenge installing on  a 2-story cathedral ceiling. Other Austin insulation contractors would access the ceiling by laying a board from window to […]

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Video: Fixing a Competitor’s Mistake on70k sq ft of Attic Insulation

A University of Texas student housing project had energy bills through the roof. The resident students complained of it being “too hot.” It was 100 degrees in the hallways of the 4th floor. So Quick Residential Rescue and Stellrr Insulation & Spray Foam​ teamed up to deliver a comprehensive solution. Stellrr installed 700 bags of

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Austin Insulation Price versus Value

Austin Insulation Price Quotes: Value Versus Price

Price is what you pay for Austin insulation. Value is what you get. The difference is important. There are a variety of insulation installation methods, providers, manufacturers, and prices to choose from. As your home is perhaps the biggest investment you will make, it pays to invest in quality insulation. This is especially true when

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Comparing Sound Attenuation Insulation Materials

Stellrr is currently NOT offering Sound Attenuation services, but feel free to learn all you want. What was one of the biggest mistakes I made when my house was built in 2011 through Meritage Homes in Austin, TX? It was on the lack of soundproofing on interior walls. I didn’t add any sound barrier insulation.

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Common Problems With Austin Insulation Cost Estimates

Problems With Austin Insulation Cost Estimates

  What are some of the biggest problems when comparing price estimates on Austin insulation installs? Be cautious. Let’s say you go to a fiberglass insulation manufacturer’s website. You use their “calculator” on how much insulation you need. You will probably be oversold. That’s right. Recently I had a client, Mark, tell me that he felt

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Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation in Austin TX

  Get the facts on the properties, benefits, costs and differences between open cell and closed cell spray foam insulation for your Austin TX area building. The below infographic will show you the technical differences between what I am calling Standard Foam (open-cell) and Upgraded Foam (closed-cell). Plus, you’ll discover what the difference means in

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Building Science | Insulation 101 | Medieval vs. Modern Envelope

  When it comes to the most important energy saver in your building, insulation, there are two schools of thought. You are about to discover the benefits, costs, and differences between the two theories. The original theory is a vented building envelope where air flows through the building. In this infographic lesson we will call

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COA Code Compliance | Residential Insulation Austin, TX

The City of Austin has some of the strictest building codes for insulation in the state of Texas. Here is what you need to know in order to be compliant when building residential structures in the City of Austin TX. Performance Versus Prescriptive Code Explained. In order to have proper insulation the building enclosure must

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COMPARED: Fiberglass vs. Cellulose vs Spray Foam Insulation for Austin

  Now you can do a side-by-side comparison of the 4 most popular insulation materials being installed in Austin Texas area buildings today! Below is a 25-point comparison infographic of the 4-materials: fiberglass, cellulose, closed cell and open cell spray foam insulation. After reading this chart, you will be able to make a smarter choice on the insulation material

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Best Insulation Companies In Austin TX (Ratings / Reviews)

At Stellrr Insulation & Spray Foam we meet with over 100 contractors, homeowners, and building owners in the Austin TX area.   Many of our prospective clients have educated themselves on our thoughts and beliefs (from this website) on everything about insulation installation. They frequently ask us who are some of the other insulation companies

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Avoid Austin Insulation Installer Rip Offs

Avoid the Blown In Insulation “Inches” Gimmick

What is the insulation “inches” gimmick facing Austin area building owners today? This is a very common rip-off technique used by insulation salespeople around Austin TX. The scam can work in a few ways depending on what insulation material is being installed. So let’s look at the core issue, it is what I call “fluffing” of insulation.

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What to Expect from a Good Austin Insulation Company

When you know the right thing to look for in an Austin insulation contractor, you will be better at avoiding problems. Here is what you should expect: + No hidden costs. Expect an itemized costs for the service and exact prices in writing BEFORE the applicator begins each portion of the service to be provided.

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Video: Best Wall Insulation Process

  With a newborn baby, soundproofing rock wool was a must for the Duchamp family. The family completely remodeled and added onto an older home on Lake Travis in Austin Texas. They chose a sealed building envelope with spray foam insulation to seal all the cracks, gaps, around all the wiring and plumbing. The Duchamps

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Soundproofing & Acoustical Barrier Insulation in Austin Texas

Stellrr is currently NOT offering Sound Attenuation services, but feel free to learn all you want. On nearly every insulation project around Austin TX, we are asked about soundproofing. Why? The best time to have your building soundproofed is when you have other insulation installed. People love to have soundproofing installed because kids are loud, spouses

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Uncover Your Home’s Hidden Damage!

431 Austinites paid $297 for this Diagnostic Consult, but for a limited time it is FREE! Your Diagnostic Consult Will Reveal… We have been managing the overwhelming request for our services by charging $297 for our diagnostic consults. But for a limited time, we are performing consults at no charge. Book yours today while it

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Insulation Contractor Comparison

When you know what to expect from a good insulation company, you will be significantly better at avoiding the bad guys around Austin TX. There are vital 24-factors to consider when comparing insulation installers. Download the Critical Comparison Checklist to see how each contractor measures up. You will also discover what each factor means to you, and

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Austin Insulation Price Comparison Study

How Much Insulation Installation Costs in Austin TX Metro Stellrr Insulation sponsored an independent research group to determine the average investment of having insulation installed in the geographically specific area of Austin TX. The research group acquired quotes from 43 companies that install insulation in the central Texas hill country. Quotes contained pricing for each

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Why Insulate Austin Buildings

Why Install Insulation in Your Austin Building?

Here Are 9 Reasons Why You Want a Efficient, Safe, Comfortable Insulated Austin Area Building. As you can see by reading my blog there are many things to consider when making decisions on your Austin insulation project. No doubt some items I have shared with you may be discouraging about even hiring anyone at all.

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