"Brad and his team did a superb job installing spray foam insulation in our home in southern NH. Brad has a great understanding of how buildings work. The foam his team installed made our home incredibly and immediately warmer for a very fair price. He was upfront and very well reasoned about what would and would NOT work for our ice dams and cathedral ceilings.. His company scheduled us and completed the job faster than all the other contractors offered to do. He also offered a better price out of four bids. I feel that we really were lucky to have chosen Brad to do the work. We received four bids, some were substantially more expensive. And yet, Brad offered the only solution that made sense to us and that actually WORKED. The install went very fast. 24 hours post installation, we had zero smell. Our home was left as clean as when they started the work. I am extremely impressed."
"Simplified Green Homes did a firewall insulation installation in the ceiling of our garage. They were quick to respond to my initial request. They sent an estimate promptly. Getting the work day scheduled took a bit of back and forth but once we established a date they were here and got the job done. Everyone we dealt with was polite and professional. I would definitely recommend this company ."
"We were referred to AJ Pro Green by a colleague so we had them come out for a free estimate. They showed up on time and were very professional. They insulated our basement during our remodel and we couldnâ t be happier. The job was done quickly, was within our budget, and communication was fantastic. We would highly recommended!"
"I could not have been more pleased by the work and the professionalism and the cost and the results. ABI was the first company to respond to my request for bids on the project. They were at the house within days of the request and were knowledgeable about putting insulation over light fixtures embedded in the ceiling. The attic did not have access from within or outside the house and they problem-solved this in a way that was a great solution. They lay down mats so as not to dirty up the carpets and stairs and they wore gear to protect themselves from the insulation. MY house was cleaner when they left than when they arrived. All of the people working on the project were professional and knowledgeable and the cost was extremely reasonable. For the first time this winter, my house feels like it can hold the heat. Looking forward to this summer, because I'm betting it will also improve my air conditioning!"
"The work that was done installing spray foam underneath my four season room was fantastic! The owner and worker were absolutely fantastic. Great quality workmanship and very reasonably priced! I will definitely call this company for future work! Very professional, friendly, and clean. No messes were left behind. I already referred this company to friends."
"Quality insulation really lived up to their name! We had a great experience from start to finish. Joe, our salesman was super responsive and knowledgeable during the process. The installation specialists were professional and tidy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is in need of insulation."
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"Excellent! The carpenter that did the job, Jeff, was professional. My shed needed new doors and the front panels rebuilt. Jeff did this job with care and expertise. He, also, painted the new wood. I was particularly impressed with the skill he showed when rebuilding the doors."
Insulating windows without plastic is usually the better method. Outside of simply replacing your windows, you could buy cellular shades, which trap air between the window and the home, add a window film that blocks UV rays and traps heat, or cover your windows with a low-emissivity coating called “low-E.”
If you’re using faced insulation with paper, face the paper toward the inside of the room during the installation process.
A good way to remember this is that the paper should face the “warm side” as it’s the vapor barrier, meaning it should face toward where the heat will be coming from.
The R-value is a rating that measures an insulation's thermal resistance—in other words, how well it insulates. A higher R-value provides more protection for your pipes, and all pipe insulation materials should have an R-value listed on the product description or label. Each insulation type has its own R-value, which typically falls between one and five for most pipe insulation. When making a selection, Energy.gov recommends choosing a pipe wrap that is at least one inch thick, and the International Code Council (ICC) suggests choosing a material with an R-value of at least 3.
Three signs that you need crawl space insulation are drafts, high energy bills, and mold. Drafts can start in crawl spaces and cause hot or cold air to spread to the rest of your home through holes in the floors and walls. And even if your entire home is well-insulated, you can still feel an unchecked draft from your crawl space and in your utility bill. Uninsulated crawl spaces can let in air and moisture, and because they’re built directly on the ground and difficult to dry out, they are hotspots for mold and mildew.
Fiberglass is considered dangerous only if your skin comes into contact with it or if you breathe in any fiberglass particles. This is because fiberglass is literally made of tiny fibers of glass that can cut your skin and your organs. While there aren’t many long-term effects, it’s still important to take all the proper safety precautions when working with fiberglass.
The Berwick, ME homeowners’ guide to insulation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
New insulation can make your home more comfortable and boost energy efficiency. Use this insulation cost guide to get an accurate estimate for the installation.
Insulating your attic can massively improve your home’s efficiency and reduce electric bills. Use this guide to find out what attic insulation will cost you.
What is insulation? This behind-the-scenes home fixture will maintain comfortable temperatures in your home no matter the season. It’ll lower energy bills, to boot.
