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Attic Insulation Austin TX

WARING: Do not add insulation over your existing insulation. Find out why it is a big mistake below… Call us! (512) 520-0044 Got low attic insulation Austin? High energy bills? House uncomfortable? If yes, then you are in the right place! At Stellrr, we fix uncomfortable homes! We fix high energy bills and help you […]

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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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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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