Existing homes can easily have insulation installed in most ceilings and under timber floors, space permitting. However, walls and vaulted ceilings can only be insulated during the recladding or replastering process.

Ground source heat pump systems will reduce your heating and cooling costs regardless of how well your home is insulated. However, insulating and weatherizing are key factors in gaining the maximum amount of savings from any type of heating and cooling system.

Yes, you can nail Fullback over styrofoam insulation but you must nail the Fullback and siding panel into a stud. No, this practice will not void the Fullback warranty as long as it is installed according to the Fullback instructions. The instructions can be found on our website (www.fullback.com).

Yes in most cases you can. It is not recommend if your insulation is contaminated by vermin, moist, or mildewed.

While it is always easier to install these systems in new construction environments, it is very possible to install the system in an existing home. All homes are different, and the degree of difficulty is dependent on what sub-systems you intend to automate, and the layout of your home.

Different jurisdictions have different code regulations but generally speaking, Enviroshake® can be installed over one layer of existing asphalt shingles, provided the roof is structurally sound underneath. There is considerable cost savings since there would be no additional cost for removal and disposal of the shingles. There are considerable environmental benefits to this as well because the old shingles need not be put in a landfill. No.

Insulation is beneficial to the comfort of your home all year round and can save you hundreds of dollars each year through savings on energy consumption, so when considering installing insulation, there is no time like the present.

If you're a home builder, you can build faster for less. An insulation professional will save you time on the front end and back end of a job. Experienced installers can insulate your homes faster than framers or general contractors, so you can keep your craftsmen focused on what they do best. Plus, you can be sure the job will be done the right the first time, eliminating callbacks. A professional contractor's expertise can help you in other ways too.

You should also wear the recommended protective clothing and equipment, including a disposable dust mask approved for protection from fibre glass, safety glasses or goggles, a long sleeve shirt, long pants, and gloves. A hard hat should be worn when working in an area where there is a possible danger of head injury.

Customers may be eligible for incentives and tax credits for ceiling, floor and wall insulation. In order to receive the incentives, ceiling insulation must be brought up to R-38, floors must be brought up to R-25 or cavity-filled, and wall cavities must be filled. A bid can be completed and signed with the required information and sent to OSD. We strongly encourage the customer to accept the full package.

Yes. There are no restrictions on numbers of measures required for the insulation measures since these are more cost effective than replacement windows.

Yes this is entirely possible but the laws of science state that heat will always be attracted towards cold: heat energy will dissipate into the sub-floor, requiring more heat energy to bring the floor up to temperature.

No, it takes a certified, trained professional to install BioBased Insulation because of the sophisticated equipment needed to install it properly. BioBased Insulation trains and certifies all its installers.

No, it takes a certified, trained professional to install GreenBean Foam Insulation because of the sophisticated equipment & experience needed to install it properly. GreenBean thoroughly trains all its installers. Some members of our team have upwards of 22 yrs of experience in the spray-foam business.

Typically, due to foundation size and location limitations, a retrofitted safe room is usually installed as a separate addition to an existing home or as a detached structure. Sometimes, with proper foundation preparation, it is possible to install a safe room in a garage or a basement.

Yes. Whether in a new or existing home, an AirVac central vacuum system is easy to install. In an existing home, tubing can be run through the attic, basement or cold air returns - then dropped behind interior walls to complete the installation. Installing an AirVac system in a new home is even easier.

Yes, our installation crew has extensive experience in retro-fitting audio/video systems in older homes. Whether it's fishing wire through walls, under crawl spaces, through attics, or under carpeting, our crew is able to add just about anything you would like. One prime example is an old Plantation House built in 1797. Our team disassembled the original cabinetry, extended the shelving, reinstalled the original woodwork, and installed a video projector and 100" film screen!

Yes, you can install just the SELinux modifications on an existing Linux system or you can install a Linux distribution that already includes SELinux support. SELinux consists of a SELinux-enabled Linux kernel, a core set of libraries and utilities, some modified userland packages, and a policy configuration. To install it on an existing Linux system that lacks SELinux support, you must have the ability to compile the software and also have other necessary system packages.

If you suspect vermiculite insulation is in your home, the safest thing is to leave the material alone. If you decide to remove or must otherwise disturb the material due to a renovation project, the Ohio Department of Health recommends that you first contact an Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist to determine if the insulation is asbestos containing. If the insulation is determined to be asbestos containing then contact a licensed Asbestos Hazard Abatement Contractor in your area.

It is a requirement to report on the depth and type of the attic insulation, however we cannot tell you with certainty the amount of insulation in the exterior walls.

The amount of insulation in a home varies depending upon where you live. NAIMA has developed recommended levels of insulation for various climate zones. These recommendations are based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Energy Conservation Code which is the model building code for the United States. Click here to visit SimplyInsulate.com to learn about what zone your home is in and how much you insulation you need.

BioBased Insulation, the manufacturer of BioBased 501, is rapidly expanding nationwide, adding certified dealers in all regions of the country. If you are interested in having our insulation installed in a home or business, call BioBased Insulation at (800) 803-5189 to find the certified dealer nearest you.

Click on the Department of Energy Link to The Left. Enter the information requested. This will provide you with the recommend "R" value for your area.

You can check with your local utilities. Most local utility companies have websites that include energy rebates information.

Lion Insulation are professional UK installers of loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and draught proofing in Kent, London, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Suffolk. Home Insulation Grants are available by calling 0800 521 379.

That would depend on many factors. The biggest concerns are the unsupported span of the rafters and the size of the window and door headers. In many areas where snow load or wind load have already been designed into the structure the additional weight between standard and lightweight roof tile is within the tolerances built into the house. However, if your reroofing project requires lightweight roof tile, Westile offers FeatherStone lightweight roof tile in Colorado.