Insulating your attic is crucial for keeping your living space comfortable and decreasing your energy bills. There are many things you need to know about installing insulation in your attic. Proper installation is necessary for your attic insulation to be effective. Your comfort and utility bills will be negatively impacted if the attic insulation is...
When it comes to home insulation, the first area that comes to mind is the attic. Airflow within a building moves from ground to sky, naturally pulling conditioned indoor air up and out of a structure. Proper attic insulation helps keep conditioned air inside your home and helps keeps your home comfortable. Keeping conditioned air...
Would you like to make your home more comfortable and efficient? Advancements in building science make it easier than ever to improve the efficiency of your home. A home energy audit can uncover specific upgrades that may benefit you. Some upgrades that could benefit most homes in the Mid Atlantic: Air Sealing Air leaks in...
As the Mid-Atlantic’s largest independent insulation contractor, Southland Insulators has had the pleasure of working on some of the largest construction projects in the region. We were recently honored with being contracted for the insulation work on the Camden Washingtonian condominium community. Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Camden Washingtonian is a project being constructed by Camden...
Do you or a family member suffer from asthma or asthma-related attacks? It’s estimated that 26 million Americans are affected by asthma or asthma-related conditions. Research shows asthma attacks are directly linked to air quality. The lungs of asthma sufferers are extra sensitive to triggers like pollen, dust, mold, chemicals in the air, and more....
Having trouble keeping your house cool in the summer and warm in winter? Maintaining your home’s temperature goes beyond insulation and r-value. While adding r-value to a home is an important part of energy efficiency, it doesn’t provide full energy savings. Air leaks waste energy and money. Learn more about air leakage and energy efficiency...
