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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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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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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How much do you know about central Texas energy efficiency? Take this 10-question pop quiz to test your intelligence on energy savings around Austin TX: 1. The average Austin TX area family spends how much each year on home utility bills? A. $6,000 B. $3,500 C. $2,200 D. $1,000 2. The typical American household saves
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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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