Why Is The Room Above Garage Always Too Hot Or Too Cold? If you have ample space above your garage, you may have put in a playroom or bedroom or otherwise made use of that extra space. That’s a good idea, but have you found that this space is always hotter than the rest of […]
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Heat passes very easily through an attic that is poorly insulated. During the winter, heated indoor air naturally rises due to convection and gets into the attic via multiple air leaks. When conducive heat loss occurs through a cold ceiling it makes the rooms right underneath the attic even colder. On hot summer days, it
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Your contractor can create a leak-free repair commercial roofing system without replacement! Which commercial roofing system do you have? Built-up Low Slope Roofs Asphalt surfaces easily reach over 200 degrees in summer weather. Using the proper elastomeric coating, Stellrr can cool down the roof and prevent degradation. Concrete Commercial Roofs Elastomeric coatings are essential to
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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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It is a 400 sq ft 1-bedroom in East Austin that is being listed in the low $300s. The builder wanted the house air tight with spray foam insulation. The lack of air sealing wastes up to 40% of your building’s energy. You don’t want fiberglass batts in your walls if your city requires blower
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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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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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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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Many people take the easy way out when it comes to doing insulation Austin. They fall for the myths taught by the mis-informed. We want to help you avoid costly mistakes. Here are the top misconceptions people believe about insulation: 1. Anybody can install Austin insulation, it’s easy Many people have the attitude of doing it
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If you’re looking to have insulation installed, and want pricing for foam, blown in, or batt insulation in Central TX, then this article is for you. Stellrr Insulation sponsored an independent research group to determine the average investment of having insulation installed in the geographically specific area of Central TX. The research group acquired quotes
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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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Price is what you pay for Austin insulation. Value is what you get. The difference is important. There are a variety of insulation installation methods, providers, manufacturers, and prices to choose from. As your home is perhaps the biggest investment you will make, it pays to invest in quality insulation. This is especially true when
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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 are some of the biggest problems when comparing price estimates on Austin insulation installs? Be cautious. Let’s say you go to a fiberglass insulation manufacturer’s website. You use their “calculator” on how much insulation you need. You will probably be oversold. That’s right. Recently I had a client, Mark, tell me that he felt
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Get the facts on the properties, benefits, costs and differences between open cell and closed cell spray foam insulation for your Austin TX area building. The below infographic will show you the technical differences between what I am calling Standard Foam (open-cell) and Upgraded Foam (closed-cell). Plus, you’ll discover what the difference means in the
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When it comes to the most important energy saver in your building, insulation, there are two schools of thought. You are about to discover the benefits, costs, and differences between the two theories. The original theory is a vented building envelope where air flows through the building. In this infographic lesson we will call the
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Now you can do a side-by-side comparison of the 4 most popular insulation materials being installed in Austin Texas area buildings today! Below is a 25-point comparison infographic of the 4-materials: fiberglass, cellulose, closed cell and open cell spray foam insulation. After reading this chart, you will be able to make a smarter choice on the insulation material for
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At Stellrr Insulation & Spray Foam we meet with over 100 contractors, homeowners, and building owners in the Austin TX area. Many of our prospective clients have educated themselves on our thoughts and beliefs (from this website) on everything about insulation installation. They frequently ask us who are some of the other insulation companies
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What is the insulation “inches” gimmick facing Austin area building owners today? This is a very common rip-off technique used by insulation salespeople around Austin TX. The scam can work in a few ways depending on what insulation material is being installed. So let’s look at the core issue, it is what I call “fluffing” of insulation.
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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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