Did you know heating and cooling account for 50-70% of the average energy consumption in most homes? This may sound unbelievable, but it’s true. If you have been considering installing or upgrading your attic insulation, you are on the right path to saving a lot of money.
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Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three Rs of conservation work great to cut down on waste. What about attic insulation? We know we should never reduce the amount we have, but should old insulation be replaced? If so, how often should insulation be replaced? Find answers fast, right here!
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Bad news: your roof is leaking. Worse news: you are not sure what to do about it. Many people respond to a leaky roof in the short term by sticking a bucket where the water is coming from, hoping it goes away soon. You may not even know who to call for a leaky roof or assume you can fix it yourself.
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Mold and moisture generally go hand-in-hand. This is why it’s so important to act quickly when you have a roof leak. If you don’t stop the moisture infiltration and clean it up quickly, mold will start growing. And this happens sooner than you might think. Continue reading “The Dangers Of Mold And How To Avoid It In Your Attic”
How important is attic insulation? If you’ve ever felt a cold draft drifting down your attic steps, worried about ice dams on your roof, or watched your heating bills skyrocket during a cold Midwest winter, then you know the answer to that question. Continue reading “How To Know You Have The Best Attic Insulation”
Insulation plays an important role in reducing heat loss or heat gain in your home by providing a barrier between the interior and the exterior. Whether its summer or winter, home insulation should work to keep the interior temperature consistent without your air conditioner or furnace working overtime. Continue reading “Can My Insulation Really Do That?!”
There may be no region in the U.S. where insulation is as important as it is in the Midwest. From scorching summer heat to bitter Arctic wind chills, your home must withstand a lot of extremes. At Midwest Roofing Siding & Windows, we understand a well-insulated home can keep you and your family safe and comfy year-round. Continue reading “What You Need To Know About Insulation Life Expectancy”
You all know your house needs insulation because it helps keep the temperature stable. But how much do you really know about your insulation?
It’s important to know why you need insulation and how it helps. Before you invest in new insulation for your attic, make sure you know these six things: Continue reading “6 Things You Need To Know About Your Attic Insulation”
With freezing cold temperatures in winter and hot temperatures in summer in the Twin Cities area, your energy bills can be high at times. The amount of insulation your attic has can have an impact on how much energy your home uses on a regular basis. How does attic insulation affect energy efficiency? Continue reading “Attic Insulation: 3 Ways It Boosts Your Energy Efficiency”
There is an internet chart that shows chances of snowstorms for Minneapolis, 2019-2020. Beginning in December 2019, there is a possibility of a snowstorm every day through February 2020. Last year we got 71″. Continue reading “How To Deal With Annoying Winter Roof Leaks”