The attic/roof of houses accounts for about 15% of heat loss and 22% of summer heat gain in older two-story houses in our climate, and often a higher percentage in single-story houses. Our energy audit can identify several problems associated with attic insulation: by-pass leaks, insulation voids, roof heat gain.

Ans: Absolutely! By restricting the amount of heat allowed into your attic you reduce the load on your existing insulation making it more effective. our Barrier Coat Radiant heat barrier paint coating gives you all the insulating properties of ceramics Plus the added benefit of pure ground aluminum pigment for added reflectivity. Barrier Coat is a ready mixed paint, not an additive.

Answer: Absolutely! By restricting the amount of heat allowed into your attic you reduce the load on your existing insulation making it more effective. Mix into any good grade of interior wood primer. We have formulated a specific ready mixed product just for attics, Hy-Tech #85 Barrier Coat Radiant heat barrier paint coating gives you all the insulating properties of ceramics Plus the added benefit of pure ground aluminum pigment for added reflectivity.

with almost all roofing materials, the insulating value of DaVinci Slate and Shake is minimal. The insulating value of roofing materials is typically unimportant. Insulation should be placed immediately above the ceilings, allowing the attic to be as close to the outside temperature as possible.

The Attic is located at Surfside Presbyterian Church on the second level of the new hall (the one perpendicular to bypass 17).

Bats are among the world's least appreciated and most endangered animals. I suggest that you visit Bat Conservation International's Web site, which has links to a great deal of information on bats, including a link that provides information on how to find a reputable bat removal service -- one that does not harm the bats. Your local university extension office may also provide information and assistance. Our Web site contains much information on bats.

Exposure to water - units that are not set on blocks at the bottom or which are glazed into windows that do not provide adequate drainage tend to sit in puddles of water and can fail prematurely. Excess heat - on windows with direct sun exposure, heat causes the panes to expand and contract. This movement can weaken the seals until they develop a crack in the sealing compound, which allows moist air to enter.

Definitely not. Residential structures have been being built in the U.S. of formed concrete since the turn of the century. Thomas Edison built several homes of formed concrete in the 1900's that are still occupied today. Stay-in-place concrete form construction began in Europe in the 50's and has been widely practiced in Eastern Canada and Eastern U.S. since the 70's.

I would suggest a live cage trap. If you can determine what type of animal you have this will make it easier to know what size trap to purchase. The trap does need to be placed on a flat surface in an area that the animal would come into contact with it. If you spray the trap with apple juice this will make it more attractive to the animal. Read more trapping tips.

Noises could be caused by rats, mice, bats, squirrels, raccoons, cats or insects. Typically attic inhabitants are getting in through vents or soffits that need repair. You must locate how the animal is getting in and repair the access point or points at a time when you are sure they are not in the attic. We provide trapping and exclusion services if you would rather have someone do this for you.

Do Not Disturb It! Any disturbance has the potential to release asbestos fibers into the air. Limiting the number of trips to the attic and shortening the length of those trips can help limit your potential exposure. Do not try to remove the insulation by yourself. Hire professionals trained and certified to safely remove the material.

Generally yes but potential may be limited and/or expensive due to limited available height, structural constraints, building status (listed or protected), planning requirements and conditions.

attic fan or power attic ventilator is a specially designed fan for exhausting hot air from your attic. Attic fans are mounted to the roof of your home. They pull cooler air from inlet vents while pulling 140 to 150 degree air from out of your attic.

No, hot climates will not harm the clay. Its melting point is over 400 degrees F. We do recommend that ornaments be stored flat and not have a lot of weight stacked on top of them.

In most cases, you should have one square foot of net free vent area for each 150 square feet of attic floor area. Net free area is the actual area that air can flow through. With screens and louvers, you can assume that is roughly half the gross area. If you have a properly installed ceiling vapor retarder, you can reduce the vent area to one square foot per 300 square feet of attic floor area.

If a raccoon or squirrel decides to nest in your attic, or a group of bats are using your building for shelter, it is important to get them out as soon as possible. If left undisturbed, they will multiply and eventually create health issues caused by fleas, ticks, mites and the diseases they carry. Damage to the property is also a real concern as these animals gnaw on wires causing fire hazards as well as computer and alarm malfunctions.

Kansas City Animal Health and Public Safety Officers do not remove wild animals such as squirrels, raccoons or opossums from underneath porches, on rooftops, inside attics or unfinished basements. To locate a company that specializes in removal of wild animals, look in the yellow pages under pest control services. If you have a wild animal inside your living area, an officer will respond to remove the animal from your residence.

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Squirrels of any kind must either be excluded from reentering once they leave the attic, or they can be trapped and relocated. The site where they entered must be located and sealed. Squirrels can be difficult to trap in attics and you may want to consult a wildlife animal removal company for assistance (consult your Yellow Pages).

Ans: Yes! The heat inside your home wants to escape toward the cold outside air! A paint film with Hy-Tech reflective ceramics will help stop this outward heat loss and help to lower your heating bills.

Ans: Yes! For the optimum in energy efficiency it is best to use Insulating paints both inside and out, however either application alone will increase your energy efficiency!

R- You cannot analyze only the insulator to make a decision about the lowest cost. It is necessary to analyze the set (Insulator, fastening, assembly, coating and work). After having the cost of these items you will be able to decide about the most economically feasible set.

Insulating Concrete Forms are a lightweight and insulated stay-in-place concrete form. Insulating Concrete Forms replaces conventional concrete formwork or masonry block in residential and light commercial applications.

The Insulating Concrete Forms system is designed so that the walls can be built and the concrete placed by a framing contractor, a general contractor, or an owner/builder with a working knowledge of foundation construction.

Logs have tiny cells in the wood that trap air which naturally provides one of the most efficient insulative qualities available (See Oct 1998 Feature Article). Additionally, we provide a memory foam gasket in the "cope" for added protection against air, water, and insect infiltration.

If your building is heated or cooled, the primary benefits are energy savings and user comfort. Other benefits include noise reduction, enhanced light reflectivity, and condensation control.

Because they act as a support for the loops, they are an excellent thermal insulation, and they reduce the thermal inertia of the system.

Both! Silicone is an exceptional electrical insulator. It is the material of choice in fire survival cables as even the ash is non conductive. However, silicones can be modified with certain special fillers to become very good conductors of electricity. These products can then be used for seals for use in shielding applications.

Dust only comes into play when the product is installed in blanket fashion on the floor of the attic. Dust should be removed periodically for the product to maintain its effectiveness. Installations with the product on the roof deck or underside of the rafter require no maintenance.