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Avoid These Insulation Austin Rip-Offs

Avoid These Austin Insulation Tricks

Are you shopping for a Austin insulation installer? Be ware! It is easy to get the “wool pulled over your eyes” and fall of their tricks. Here are 3 scams commonly pulled by installers in Austin TX. 1. Their Austin Insulation price is TOO cheap Everyone loves a discount, but when something sounds too good to be […]

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Insulation Austin Myths Exposed

Austin Insulation Myths Everyone Believes

Many people take the easy way out when it comes to doing insulation Austin. They fall for the myths taught by the mis-informed. We want to help you avoid costly mistakes. Here are the top misconceptions people believe about insulation: 1. Anybody can install Austin insulation, it’s easy Many people have the attitude of doing it

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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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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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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 the

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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 for

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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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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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Insulation Install Inspection List

How to know: did your Austin insulation installer do the job right? You inspect their insulation install with this 26-point checklist with critical “what to look for” explanations. As a homeowner it can be a real challenge to know if the fiberglass, cellulose or spray foam insulation installer did the job right. You don’t know what to

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The Most Expensive Remodeling Mistake Most People Make

You will probably never know about it. Did you know that 40-60% of your home’s energy bill is wasted? That’s right! The US Department of Energy reports that about half of a home’s energy is wasted when it is under-insulated and improperly air sealed. You can save $500 to $1,000 per year on energy bills

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