Insulating a $300,000 Tiny House in Austin, TX
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
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Cotton Denim Insulation Austin
Photo: interior wall denim insulation for sound, with fiberglass exterior walls. When to use denim insulation in Austin TX? Blue jean insulation, like cellulose, has a very high level of
6 Options – Attic Insulation For Hot Climates like Austin TX
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
Rebuild After Harvey | Only FEMA Class 5 Insulation
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
Avoid These Austin Insulation Tricks
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
Austin Insulation Myths Everyone Believes
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.
Video: Fixing a Competitor’s Mistake on70k sq ft of Attic Insulation
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
Comparing Sound Attenuation Insulation Materials
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
Problems With Austin Insulation Cost Estimates
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
Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation in Austin TX
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
Building Science | Insulation 101 | Medieval vs. Modern Envelope
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
COA Code Compliance | Residential Insulation Austin, TX
The City of Austin has some of the strictest building codes for insulation in the state of Texas. Here is what you need to know in order to be compliant
COMPARED: Fiberglass vs. Cellulose vs Spray Foam Insulation for Austin
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,
Avoid the Blown In Insulation “Inches” Gimmick
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
What to Expect from a Good Austin Insulation Company
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
Soundproofing & Acoustical Barrier Insulation in Austin Texas
Stellrr is currently NOT offering Sound Attenuation services, but feel free to learn all you want. On nearly every insulation project around Austin TX, we are asked about soundproofing. Why?
Insulation Contractor Comparison
When you know what to expect from a good insulation company, you will be significantly better at avoiding the bad guys around Austin TX. There are vital 24-factors to consider when
Why Install Insulation in Your Austin Building?
Here Are 9 Reasons Why You Want a Efficient, Safe, Comfortable Insulated Austin Area Building. As you can see by reading my blog there are many things to consider when
DIY Energy Audit Checklist
Here is a shortened DIY Energy Audit version of the 233-point Stellrr Building Performance Diagnostic. Contractors, and Homeowners are lining up to pay $147 for Stellrr to perform a longer
Insulation Install Inspection List
How to know: did your Austin insulation installer do the job right? You inspect their insulation install with this 26-point checklist with critical “what to look for” explanations. As a homeowner it