"Very well, these guys are great, they seal everything right and load tons of insulation. My house is now at a R60. And this was not cheap, however I do not expect heating costs to go down for many years to come unless we all go solar."
Ed's Exteriors LLC is a locally owned business that only uses local sub-contractors because we believe in supporting the economy that we all live in. We also give big discounts for those who find us through Angie's List so be sure to ask us about our specials.
"As always, we are thrilled with the work done by Hoffman Weber Construction. Love the look of the windows - but also the safety factor. The installers were on time, friendly, and did a super job. We would hire them for any of their services."
"Mark and his crew showed up on time (Friday morning) to perform the work. They initially laid down pads and painters sheets since blowing in cellulose insulation can get quite dusty/messy. They performed the work exactly as described in the bid. Insulating my attic to R60 (up from what it was of R12-15) and filled in all the joists, etc. They even build a wooden platform around an air handler in the attic so it can still be maintained with ease. One of Mark's co-worker spent most of the time in the basement fixing the frozen pipe issue. He applied insulation and sealant in a crawl space near the main water line and reseated an air vent behind the wall, while applying more insulation. He even went to a local hardware store and procured a vent to cover up a hole in the wall we wanted to leave exposed so warm air can flow through (didn't even ask or think to charge me for the vent). The job lasted about 6 hours (which was exactly what Mark quoted). They cleaned up with a shop vac so the house looked very clean when they left. All in all, was very pleased with the professionalism, knowledge and service provided by Mark and his crew. I proudly displayed a sign in my front yard advertising his services to others and would recommend him to family/friends. "
"Great, I could not find anyone willing to do this for us. Mark was running a little behind but had the courtesy to call and let me know that. He worked past 5pm to get the project done for us. Instead of running the cable on the outside of the house like others recommended, he ran the cable up a cold air return to the attic and then over to the bedroom. Along the way, he also gave us useful tips and tricks with the furnace, insulation and took a look at some other work will need in the future. He was clean, professional, friendly and honest."
"Roberto was the technician and he was very professional, polite, and personable. He inspected the rest of our system and told us things that needed to be changed or repaired. He showed me pictures of everything. Everything he told me about was accurate. He quoted me a price for R38 insulation , Some of our ducts were plastic and he recommended them to be changed. I agreed completely and didn't know they were plastic. I would have had them done the work but I had no price comparisons to make and besides I didn't have the money right then. So he just finished the vent cleaning and left his card. He did a great job on the vent cleaning and was happy with the work."
Minimal but regular checks can ensure maximum thermal performance.
In nearly all cases, you are required to install a vapor barrier in your crawl space. However, local regulations will change based on the local climate and the crawl space's susceptibility to moisture. Even if a vapor barrier is not legally required, it is often a good idea to keep your crawl space dry.
Yes, exposure to fiberglass insulation can cause harm to your skin and eyes. However, this typically refers to the fiberglass insulation that is mostly used in walls and attics. Fiberglass doors don’t pose risks for fiberglass exposure because they're fully encased in polymer cladding.
Depending on the size, insulation condition, and removal method, it can take anywhere from four hours up to twenty hours. Therefore, be prepared to split the projects into phases, or leave it to a professional. Insulation is an intermediate project with various risk factors and can be challenging to someone unfamiliar with the process.
Yes, insulating your cold water pipes is a great way to prevent condensation. When warm, humid air meets cold pipes, condensation forms, which can drip and cause moisture issues in your home. Pipe insulation acts as a barrier between the warm air and the cold pipes, keeping condensation at bay and helping you avoid potential problems like mold or structural damage.
The Le Center, MN homeowners’ guide to insulation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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.
It may keep your home warm and toasty, but is insulation dangerous? Learn four potential insulation health hazards, and how to prevent them from occurring.
Removing old insulation may be necessary for upgrading your insulation. Keep reading to see if you should remove old insulation before adding new insulation.