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Insulation and Fire Safety: Protecting Your Home from Potential Hazards

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When we think about home insulation, the primary benefits that usually come to mind are energy efficiency, comfort, and lower utility bills. While these are certainly crucial factors, there’s another aspect that deserves equal attention: fire safety. The materials used for insulation can play a significant role in how a fire behaves within your home.  […]

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Insulation Material Costs Skyrocketing!

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If you are budgeting for future installation of insulation – beware. Today’s estimates will be significantly lower than the actual cost in the months to come. Here is what we know about insulation price increases now. From April thru December of 2019 the cost of spray foam insulation materials rose by around 20%. In the

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I messed up on this hotel spray foam insulation install.

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My team and I strive for excellence in all that we do. But sometimes we make mistakes. Today we are back to better seal some small cracks and gaps. We spray foamed the joists on this 4-story Marriott Hotel. The joists are so close together that my head will not fit to see if it

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6 Options – Attic Insulation For Hot Climates like Austin TX

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Want to figure out the best attic insulation for hot climates like Austin Texas?  Is the temperature in your living area uncomfortable? Are soaring energy bills burning a hole in your wallet? Are you trying to decide which Attic Insulation Options are right for your budget, savings, and comfort? #0 No Insulation Without proper attic

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FEMA Closed Cell Insulation Ratings

Rebuild After Harvey | Only FEMA Class 5 Insulation

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7-days before hurricane Harvey, my family and I took a trip to Port Aransas TX. The goal was to do some estimates for new construction insulation and have a little fun at the beach with the kids and my in-laws. We had a great time and little did we know that Harvey would destroy the

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Avoid These Insulation Austin Rip-Offs

Avoid These Austin Insulation Tricks

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Are you shopping for a Austin insulation installer? Be ware! It is easy to get the “wool pulled over your eyes” and fall of their tricks. Here are 3 scams commonly pulled by installers in Austin TX. 1. Their Austin Insulation price is TOO cheap Everyone loves a discount, but when something sounds too good to be

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Austin Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

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Questions? Call Stellrr at 512-520-0044 today! North of the Texas Capitol building is a new craftsman style home project. The home features cathedral ceilings throughout including a 2-story entryway. It is quite a challenge installing on  a 2-story cathedral ceiling. Other Austin insulation contractors would access the ceiling by laying a board from window to

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Video: Fixing a Competitor’s Mistake on70k sq ft of Attic Insulation

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A University of Texas student housing project had energy bills through the roof. The resident students complained of it being “too hot.” It was 100 degrees in the hallways of the 4th floor. So Quick Residential Rescue and Stellrr Insulation & Spray Foam​ teamed up to deliver a comprehensive solution. Stellrr installed 700 bags of

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Comparing Sound Attenuation Insulation Materials

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Stellrr is currently NOT offering Sound Attenuation services, but feel free to learn all you want. What was one of the biggest mistakes I made when my house was built in 2011 through Meritage Homes in Austin, TX? It was on the lack of soundproofing on interior walls. I didn’t add any sound barrier insulation.

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What to Expect from a Good Austin Insulation Company

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When you know the right thing to look for in an Austin insulation contractor, you will be better at avoiding problems. Here is what you should expect: + No hidden costs. Expect an itemized costs for the service and exact prices in writing BEFORE the applicator begins each portion of the service to be provided.

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