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Austin Commercial Roofing Contractor Creates Leak-Free Repair

Your contractor can create a leak-free repair commercial roofing system without replacement! Which commercial roofing system do you have? Built-up Low Slope Roofs Asphalt surfaces easily reach over 200 degrees in summer weather. Using the proper elastomeric coating, Stellrr can cool down the roof and prevent degradation.  Concrete Commercial Roofs Elastomeric coatings are essential to […]

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Insulation Material Costs Skyrocketing!

If you are budgeting for future installation of insulation – beware. Today’s estimates will be significantly lower than the actual cost in the months to come. Here is what we know about insulation price increases now. From April thru December of 2019 the cost of spray foam insulation materials rose by around 20%. In the

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I messed up on this hotel spray foam insulation install.

My team and I strive for excellence in all that we do. But sometimes we make mistakes. Today we are back to better seal some small cracks and gaps. We spray foamed the joists on this 4-story Marriott Hotel. The joists are so close together that my head will not fit to see if it

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Insulating a $300,000 Tiny House in Austin, TX

It is a 400 sq ft 1-bedroom in East Austin that is being listed in the low $300s. The builder wanted the house air tight with spray foam insulation. The lack of air sealing wastes up to 40% of your building’s energy. You don’t want fiberglass batts in your walls if your city requires blower

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Cotton Denim Insulation Austin

Photo: interior wall denim insulation for sound, with fiberglass exterior walls. When to use denim insulation in Austin TX? Blue jean insulation, like cellulose, has a very high level of recycled content. Some Austinites who are extremely concerned with the energy used to produce their building products will choose cotton. The material is one of

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6 Options – Attic Insulation For Hot Climates like Austin TX

Want to figure out the best attic insulation for hot climates like Austin Texas?  Is the temperature in your living area uncomfortable? Are soaring energy bills burning a hole in your wallet? Are you trying to decide which Attic Insulation Options are right for your budget, savings, and comfort? #0 No Insulation Without proper attic

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FEMA Closed Cell Insulation Ratings

Rebuild After Harvey | Only FEMA Class 5 Insulation

7-days before hurricane Harvey, my family and I took a trip to Port Aransas TX. The goal was to do some estimates for new construction insulation and have a little fun at the beach with the kids and my in-laws.  We had a great time and little did we know that Harvey would destroy the

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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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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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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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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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