"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."
"I could not be more impressed with Jesse and his team. They were so responsive, so professional, and so incredibly helpful. Great communication throughout. Great work product. Pricing that was very competative and reasonable. The next time I have an insulation need I won't even both to get bids from other shops. I will just use Century. Highly recomend."
"Ed and his crew were awesome to work with. He called back within minutes and we had his bid an hour or two later. After 4 other bids we ultimately went with Ed because he helps his crew on the roof. They do excellent work and the clean-up was great too. Roof was done in two days. Highly recommend Ed."
Trevor was part of the team when we were finishing a kitchen remodel in 2014. At that time we had him open a space in a wall for a future cabinet, but not cut through the wall until we knew what we wanted. We figured out what would work best and asked him to finish the wall cut-out and smooth the sides so the new cabinet will fit. While Trevor cut the drywall, his helper vacuumed up all the dust. They also moved a storage unit to another room. Trevor also answered some questions I had about a problem outside.
They were done with everything within 40 min and no dust or drywall fragments remained. I'm sure he will return to help with some other job in the future.
"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 was very prompt with the inspection and bid, and was able to get right to work. He sized up my situation expertly and suggested details that I would have overlooked. His crew of two were very efficient and finished the job in five hours. Mark was present for the start and finish of the job. He had excellent advice for a future phase of my project, and was open to doing those parts of it that are beyond my expertise. (In other words, he can work small and not insist on taking the whole job). Affable guy too, with an enthusiasm for insulation. Recommended. "
"Damien and his crew are fantastic! I highly recommend them for any and all of your construction needs. I am a picky interior designer, and they surpassed my expectations! They went above and beyond to recommend other subcontractors and talked through everything with me thoroughly throughout the project. They worked quickly, always cleaned up at the end of each task and were friendly, punctual and very easy to communicate with by phone and email.
The amount of insulation you need will vary depending on where you live. Energy Star recommends certain minimum insulation values in different geographic regions. In most cases, however, even adding a little insulation is better than not adding any.
It is usually possible to install insulation yourself, but it’s often better to hire an insulation professional. An experienced insulation pro can determine which type of insulation is best for your space and the R-value get the most value and comfort in your home. Certain types of insulation can cause skin, eye, and lung irritation, and a professional will have the equipment necessary to keep themselves safe and limit the effect on your indoor air quality after the installation. Certain types of insulation—like blown-in and loose-fill insulation—demand a professional for proper functionality and safe installation.
Canned spray foam has an R-value of R-3.7 per inch. However, it’s not great for use as insulation. Also known as single-component spray foam, it doesn’t expand as much as two-part types that work for insulating the whole house. Save the canned foam for gaps around doors and windows.
Although spray foam insulation typically has a higher price point than traditional insulation, the benefits often justify the investment. It offers superior sealing properties, which can lead to significant energy bill savings. Spray foam also provides excellent moisture resistance and soundproofing. Other advantages include improved indoor air quality by minimizing allergens, a long lifespan of 80 to 100 years, added structural strength to the home, and a straightforward installation process.
Ductwork should be wrapped in insulation in certain locations. This includes unconditioned interior parts of the home, such as attics, crawl spaces, basement ceilings, and between floors. Duct joints should also be insulated since they're more likely to leak air than other parts of your system. Building codes in some areas also require ductwork to be insulated.
The Montgomery, MN homeowners’ guide to insulation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The cost of blown-in insulation costs varies depending on the type of insulation, labor, prep work, and more. Learn more about the cost factors in this guide.
Home insulation has many benefits: it’s energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. It’s worthwhile but requires planning. We’ve laid out the key things to know before installing home insulation.
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.
Removing old insulation may be necessary for upgrading your insulation. Keep reading to see if you should remove old insulation before adding new insulation.