While most people hardly ever look in their attics, the one exception is usually right around this time of year. Whether it’s to retrieve holiday decorations from storage, or to investigate where that draft is coming from, many Albany NY homeowners find themselves in their attics for the first time in months – and they…
Read More
Category: Attics & Insulation
Are Your Heating Bills Going Through the Roof?
This winter is shaping up to be one of the coldest in years, and heating units in homes are running furiously to fend off the deep freeze. According to National Grid, the weather has been 13% colder than average across Upstate NY, prompting many homeowners to seek new ways to conserve energy and stay warm….
Read More
Do You Have Animals in Your Attic?
Are you hearing noises in your attic? It could be your over-active imagination – after all, it is almost Halloween – but it might just be the real deal. Putting paranormal activity aside, it’s possible you’ve got animals in your attic. In fact, we receive many calls about nuisance wildlife in the attic this time…
Read More
The Importance of Pest Control Attic Insulation
You’ve heard the telltale sounds of attic pests before – the scrabbling, scratching sounds of termites, ants, mice, squirrels, or birds who have decided to set up home in your home, keeping you awake at night. Of course, these pests are more than just an annoyance. They also bring diseases and destroy your home. They…
Read More
5 Reasons to Continue Pest Control in the Winter
Many homeowners believe that pest control isn’t important in winter. They reason that, during the coldest months of the year, pest activity appears to be almost nonexistent. Unfortunately, pest problems can remain an issue year-round, and neglecting pest control in the winter can lead to serious infestations. Here are five important reasons to schedule a…
Read More
Pest Control Attic Insulation for Winter
Attic space is often neglected in a home, but it’s actually one of the biggest sources of energy inefficiencies and pest control problems in Upstate New York and Vermont. Without proper attic insulation you’re inviting rodents to take up residence in your home and allowing your heating costs to literally go through the roof. How…
Read More
Insulation FAQs
Is this attic insulation safe for people? Yes, this natural-fiber insulation is safe for use around humans and pets. Is this fiber insulation safe for the environment? Yes, we treat all our insulation with boric acid and other proprietary formulations that produce an insulation that is completely environmentally friendly. Will the insulation help with bugs?…
Read More
Is Your Attic Pest Proof?
Insects and nuisance wildlife are experts at entering our homes, and they often do so via the attic. Mice, rats, squirrels and bats are the most common attic pests, but ants, spiders, stink bugs, cockroaches, and other insects are a close second. These unwanted guests enter our homes because it’s warm and we have lots…
Read More
Attic Insulation R-Value
Most attics are under insulated. The Department of Energy recommends an R-Value of R-49 for our region, which includes Albany, Saratoga and Lake George, up to Plattsburgh NY and into Western Vermont. What is R-Value? It’s the numeric measure of resistance to heat transfer. The higher the R-Value, the better the resistance to heat transfer….
Read More
Insulation Cellulose VS. Fiberglass Insulation
Cellulose blown in insulation is all natural and much better for the environment and your home. It also provides a higher R-Value, and leaves no gaps. Most fiberglass insulation is also a carcinogen. Please see our website for more details. We cover Albany, Saratoga, Glens Falls, Lake George, Adirondacks, Lake Placid, Plattsburgh, Burlington Vermont, Rutland…
Read More
