Yes, insulation can help keep cold in, but the better way to say it is that insulation slows heat transfer in both directions. In summer, that means it helps keep cooled indoor air from escaping and slows outdoor heat from entering. In winter, it helps hold heated air inside. Ever wondered why one room stays …

Planning an attic or crawl space upgrade? One of the first questions you will probably ask is: should you remove old insulation first? The honest answer is, sometimes yes and sometimes no. In many Denver-area homes, existing insulation can stay in place if it is dry, clean, and still performing. In other cases, leaving it …

Putting off an insulation upgrade? The new insulation tax credit may help bring the project back into budget. Federal energy-efficiency incentives can reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying improvements, including certain insulation and air sealing work. For homeowners in Denver and across Colorado’s Climate Zone 5 and nearby Zone 6 areas, that matters because better insulation …

Feeling a cold draft in house rooms even when the heat is running? The problem usually is not your imagination. Drafts are a sign that outside air is slipping into the home through gaps, weak insulation, or both. In Denver’s cold, dry winters and windy shoulder seasons, even small leaks around attics, rim joists, windows, …

Ever wondered about the average AC run time per day? Short answer: it depends. Outdoor temperature, thermostat setting, home size, sun exposure, duct leakage, and insulation levels all affect how long your air conditioner runs. In Denver’s dry climate and mixed seasonal swings, it is normal for AC run time to vary a lot from …

Researching insulation Denver homeowners actually need for hotter summer months? The answer usually depends on heat exposure, duct location, and attic design more than a single product name. Denver homes face long cooling seasons in some neighborhoods, intense high-altitude sun, and big day-to-night temperature swings. So insulation has to do more than slow heat flow. …

Short answer: yes. Insulation does help with sound. The longer answer depends on the kind of noise you are dealing with and where it is coming from. Around Denver, homeowners notice sound leaking between bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and floors. Exterior noise can creep in too, particularly near busier roads, newer subdivisions, or …

Some insulation can dry out, not all of it should be left in place once it gets wet, though. The actual call depends on the material, how much water snuck in, how long the soaking lasted, and whether the moisture worked its way into the framing, drywall, or subfloor. Around Denver, roof leaks, ice damming, …