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What to Use for Attic Flooring

Attics are a part of the house with great potential for added space that homeowners often forget about. If you need room for extra storage or have thought about adding another bedroom, game room, etc. to your house, your attic is a great place to start. Due to the nature of an attic’s function, remodeling […]

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What Is Air Sealing an Attic?

An efficient home can save you from high utility bills and create a more comfortable environment. In addition to using insulation, attic air sealing is a process to seal every possible opening or gap in your home’s attic. Opting for attic sealing services may provide your home with numerous benefits. However, to get the best […]

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What Is an Attic Knee Wall?

If you’ve been in your attic recently, you’ve probably noticed the triangular slope of the roof on either side that makes it difficult or impossible to utilize the space where the rafters and the floor connect. If you’re only using your attic to store boxes and holiday decorations, this probably isn’t of much concern to […]

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How Do You Tell if Your Attic is Vented Properly

Maintaining adequate attic ventilation is essential for the overall health of you and your home. Without proper ventilation, you risk mold mildew growth, general deterioration of your roofing system, and even increased respiratory problems due to this moisture accumulation. A properly vented attic allows air to circulate so moisture and heat don’t accumulate. This ventilation reduces […]

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Attic Condensation – How to Prevent it

If you recently repaired a leaky roof or felt humidity in your attic, you have a problem with attic condensation. For instance, you may have noticed a stuffy, damp odor when retrieving holiday decorations for your house. That smell indicates condensation in your attic. Attic condensation leads to severe issues for homeowners. It damages the […]

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

People spend a lot of their time indoors, especially in the cold months of fall and winter. Many enjoy being cozy under blankets and with their heaters, but their home may not distribute the healthiest or cleanest air. Cold temperatures and frequently-used heating devices can bring out various allergens and irritants, and windows do not […]

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Hot Roof vs. Cold Roof

Attic Projects provides professional insulation installation with attic and crawl space cleaning services. Most homeowners have basic cold roofs, but a system known as hot roofs has become increasingly popular. In this article, the experts at Attic Projects discuss the benefits and drawbacks of hot and cold roofs. What Is a Hot Roof? Hot roofs […]

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What is Knob and Tube Wiring?

Knob and tube wiring is an older method of electrical wiring that dates back to before the 1950s. If your home has a construction date between the 1880s to the 1950s, you may have knob and tube electrical wiring throughout your home. What Is Knob and Tube Wiring? Are you wondering what exactly is the […]

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What is the Purpose of AC’s Return Air Vent?

HVAC systems are central to our home’s climate control capabilities. While these systems can make our lives easier, breakdowns and problems with your air conditioning can be frustrating. Many homeowners need help understanding the structure of their HVAC systems. Without this knowledge, it’s possible to damage your system or decrease its efficiency by accident. One […]

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Is Air Sealing Attic Worth It?

When homeowners are looking for potential projects around the house, they often wonder, “Is air-sealing the attic worth it?” Attic air sealing is a home improvement project in which a homeowner or hired contractor finds all the open seams, cracks, and gaps in the attic and seals them. If you’re thinking of redoing your home’s […]

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