Fall is on the doorstep and the cold winter nights will be dropping into the Las Vegas area before we know it. If you found that your heating bills were through the roof last winter it could be due to the lack of insulation in your attic. Your heating system could be pumping all the warm air it wants into the house but if your attic is not insulated then you are practically blowing money out of your roof.
Your roof is arguably the most important single component of your home. It keeps the inclement weather out and protects your family and belongings. Even the most basic of shelters is defined as four poles supporting a simple roof.
Cooler temperatures require making a few changes to your Las Vegas lifestyle, from adding an extra layer of clothing, to preparing your home for the fall and winter. If you're uncertain where to begin, or which areas of your home will benefit most from some timely attention, here is a list of fall home maintenance tips, to get you started.
Sometimes it can be enlightening to think in terms of worst-case scenarios – as in, what's the worst that can happen if I fail to take this preventive step?
There are certain items in your home that are essentials, but the irony is that most of the vital elements aren't things people think about on a regular basis. Do you check your fire alarm batteries often? Do you have carbon monoxide detectors strategically placed throughout your home? Are you adhering to the rules of fire extinguisher safety? Inspecting your fire extinguisher is an important part of your Las Vegas home maintenance plan.
Even if your home is for sale in a buyer's market, you still need every competitive advantage you can muster.
Feeling a little down in the dumps lately? While there are any number of things that could be causing you to feel sad, you may not have considered that clutter might be the culprit.
Blown-in insulation is a common way to insulate attics and wall cavities using loose particles. Originally created in the 1920’s, blown-in insulation is now made from either fiberglass, cellulose, or mineral wool. This highly-effective method of attic insulation is extremely popular, thanks to the many benefits it provides to homeowners.
It's been nearly three years since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set off shock waves across the country with its finding that pollutant levels found in most American homes are two to five times worse – and sometimes 100 times worse – than those levels found outdoors.
Put another way, when you add up all the threats to your home's indoor air quality, they could be more dangerous than breathing emissions from cars and gas-powered devices as well as pollutants that flow from retail and commercial buildings.
Considering that most Americans spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors, the EPA has continued its crusade to educate homeowners about how to remain vigilant about their home's air quality. First Quality Roofing & Insulation eagerly shares this mission, knowing that in Las Vegas, home maintenance reminders are valued by proactive homeowners.
Who could blame you for feeling a little nervous? After all, as you look around your attic, you're out of your element.
But if you're trying to determine if you need attic insulation – and if so, gain a general idea about how much you might need – you will need two “tools”: your eyes and a tape measure.
Let the attic insulation experts at First Quality Roofing & Insulation ease your nerves and guide your way. Attics are their element, and they stand ready to assist your best efforts to ensure that your home is properly insulated so that yo're not paying a dollar more than necessary to cool your home.
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