Archive for November, 2010

Cold Floors? Time to upgrade your crawl space insulation.

Monday, November 29th, 2010

It’s estimated that more than 50% of a home’s air enters through the crawl space. If that’s the case, then you better have a nice thick layer of insulation. Otherwise you’ll be dealing with cold floors and high utility bills.

It is recommended in Virginia to have R-19 valued insulation under your floors(6 1/4 inches thick). It’s HomePro’s advice to avoid sprayed-on style insulation. This type of insulation creates a moisture rich environment for termites and hides their activity until its way too late. Kraft faced fiberglass insulation is the best option because it is easily installed and can be moved during a termite inspection.

If you suspect that you need insulation or are simply unsure, give us a call at 757-499-1078. We’d be happy to provide you a free, no-obligation evaluation and estimate (within our service area).

Happy Holidays!

Attic Insulation in Hampton Roads VA

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

In our area, it is recommended that the r-value of your attic insulation be R38-R40. R-value is the metric used to measure the insulation’s ability to keep heat in or out. A good rule of thumb is to take a look in your attic, if you can see the rafters or joists that make up your ceiling then you need to add some attic insulation. If you find that you need more insulation, give us a call a 757-499-1078. The federal energy tax credit ends 12/31/10, don’t miss out. Or check out our site at Attic Insulation Hampton Roads