Have you ever witnessed a water damage or mold cleanup site with a bunch of Oompa-Loompa-esque technicians walking around in full body white Tyvek suits and with full face respirator masks? These body suits are actually a very important part of water damage restoration. They keep technicians safe from the potentially harmful substances often found lurking around water damage sites. Tyvek Suits for Water Damage Cleanup Tyvek is a brand of synthetic material made by DuPont consisting of flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers. These fibers act like the fibers of a HEPA filter. They are sufficiently dense and non-porous so that microscopic spores cannot easily penetrate. These suits are an invaluable protection for water damage restoration professionals who aid in water damage restoration so that when they handle or brush up against any building material or household item with mold, mildew or any other potentially hazardous substance, it won’t touch their [...] Read more »
Basement Insulation Tips
Unless you take care of the most basic construction steps in your home, there will be problems popping out at the most unexpected places. Basement insulation is amongst one of those basic steps and one of the most important steps when fixing issues in a house for various reasons. A poorly insulated home will radiate heat in winter and loose cool air in the summer resulting in higher energy bills. Not only are you going to have to pay more at the end of the month, but the level of comfort will be hindered as well. When heat is escaping at the basement level, even the floor of the ground level will feel cold to the feet. Since it does not take much to do it well the first time around, taking a few extra steps of precaution can put you on the right way, and save money on your [...] Read more »
How Does Acoustic Insulation Work?
Acoustic insulation breaks up the path of sound which travels in waves like water or air. By interfering with these waves, sound is reduced or eliminated. In modern-day construction sound travels faster and louder along solid surfaces like air conditioning ducts, through windows, doors and even through the wood studs in the walls, ceilings and floors of the building itself. There are many ways to interfere with this travel. There are noise-canceling machines that create sounds 180° opposite of the noise, thereby stopping the waves. These are an active defense, but they have to be turned on in order to be useful. However to reduce the sound and the stress associated with constant noise, most people prefer a passive approach. This includes using sound proofing products to absorb sound, like sound proof insulation, garage door insulation panels, panels hung on a wall or special ceiling tiles. During construction acoustic sound [...] Read more »
Strengths of Spray Foam Insulation
The insulation in your home should be an important consideration when thinking about ways to conserve energy. Poor quality or damaged attic stair insulation can cost substantial amounts each year in extra energy bills while also causing your living environment to become uncomfortable. One of the best options available to combat these problems as well as others is to install Spray foam insulation. This type of insulation is sold as liquid polyurethane and contained in bottles. It is sprayed by the user onto any area and left for a few minutes while it sets. The product is both flexible and durable in comparison with other insulation options available such as fibreglass. Because the spray is delivered in a liquid form it easily fills gaps and small holes and is also well suited to insulating small, tight areas or those with non-standard and awkward shapes. This is much easier than using [...] Read more »
Garage Door Insulation: Save Money and Go Green!
Garage door insulation is a great way to save money and the planet! After reading this post you will not only learn the benefits of insulating your garage door but you will also be armed with the knowledge to either hire a professional to do the job for you or maybe even tackle the challenge yourself and save even more money! So the question begs to be asked, why insulate your garage door? Well, the garage is often the one largest uninsulated room in the whole house and if the garage and the house share a common wall then masses of energy and therefore your hard earned cash could be escaping into the atmosphere. Not only is this bad for your bank balance it is also bad for the worlds atmosphere and adds to global warming. So why not become greener and save yourself money that can be used in [...] Read more »