Posts by airtightfl
Insulation Fire Ratings: How to Compare Materials and Choose Safely
When you’re thinking about insulation, the first things that probably come to mind are keeping your home cool and your energy bills dow...
Will Spray Foam Insulation Keep Mice Out? A Practical Guide
Yes, spray foam insulation is a fantastic tool for keeping mice out, but it’s important to see it as part of a larger strategy, not a s...
How to Insulate Rim Joists A Florida Homeowner’s Guide
The first step is air-sealing the gaps and cavities where your home’s foundation meets the floor system, followed by installing insulat...
A Homeowner’s Guide To Insulation Installation In Attic
Are you fed up with skyrocketing energy bills and that sticky, oppressive humidity that seems to haunt your South Florida home? The rea...
Your Guide to the R Value of Spray Foam Insulation Chart
When you're looking at spray foam insulation, the conversation always comes back to one thing: R-value. It's the industry yar...
Spray Foam Insulation Rodent Proof: Truth, Tips & Installation
Let's get straight to it: While nothing is 100% foolproof, closed-cell spray foam insulation is one of the most effective rodent d...
Foam Versus Fiberglass Insulation: The Definitive Homeowner Guide
When you get right down to it, the foam versus fiberglass insulation debate is really about performance versus price. Spray foam insula...
Attic Insulation Florida: A Homeowner’s Guide to Comfort and Savings
Proper attic insulation in Florida is your home's first and most important line of defense against our relentless heat and humidit...
Can mold grow on insulation: Risks, prevention, and protection tips
It's a common misconception, but yes, mold can absolutely grow on insulation. The surprising part isn’t that it grows, but why. Mo...
A Complete Guide to Metal Building Roof Insulation
An uninsulated metal building in the South Florida sun is basically an oven. That steel roof soaks up the intense heat all day and radi...