We all know the importance of a properly insulated home, but ensuring that you get great insulation service at a ideal price in the Frankfort area can seem like a difficult balance to achieve. There are a number of different factors that will affect the cost of insulation installments. Things like the size of your property, the size of the insulated area, accessibility, thickness of the insulation, and the company you buy the insulation from can all affect the overall price that you pay for repairs.

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are you’ve felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information that’s been thrown at you. With so many different things to take into consideration, knowing how to best spend your money on a home can be an exercise in frustration. It’s no secret that people today are putting a larger emphasis on “going green,” which has people all throughout the Frankfort area aiming to decrease their impact on the environment.

The attic is a part of the home that is often considered “out of sight, out of mind” by homeowners in Chicagoland and Central Illinois. It’s often considered an adjunct part of the home, useful for storage and seldom visited. The fact is, however, your attic can play a huge role in home efficiency and improving indoor comfort this winter. It’s time for you to take a closer look.

Fall is on its way, which has many homeowners in the Springfield area taking a closer look at their heating systems to ensure that they’re ready for the ensuing winter. Perhaps you’ve noticed issues for years or you’d like to get a jump on problems that have just recently started to show themselves. Either way, you may be thinking about getting a new HVAC system for your home, as naturally, this is the best way to stay warm this winter...right?

Your Illinois home should be comfortable year-round, with the temperature exactly where you want it. However, if your home has been too hot for your liking this summer, it will definitely be too cold this winter. The way to get your home ready for the coming winter, and every subsequent season, is with high-efficiency insulation.

In Chicagoland’s and Central Illinois’ blistering summer heat and brutal winter cold, if your home is wasting energy, you’ll be wasting money right along with it. Checking your home’s energy efficiency is something that should be done on a regular basis. Making improvements will not only increase your comfort level, but will also help you save on energy costs and be more environmentally friendly.

When most people think “recessed lighting,” energy loss is not one of the first things that comes to mind. Instead, they’re thinking about ambiance, comfort, mood and everything else that can easily be affected by lighting within a home. What often goes overlooked about recessed lighting, however, is just how much of an impact it can have on home performance.

Crawlspaces are very commonly found in the Frankfort, IL area. Most crawlspaces in IL homes are unencapsulated, which means they’re filled with dirt, debris, insects, mold and a host of other contaminants.

The crawlspace is a very common element found in homes located throughout Frankfort, IL. Many homeowners and their families go throughout their days without really even thinking about their crawlspaces, taking an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to the mysterious part of the home that sits below our living spaces. The thing is, untreated crawlspaces can actually have a negative effect on home performance, including contributing to poor indoor air quality.

 

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  • I had a family of raccoons in my attic that took over 3 months to
    get rid of them. The resulting mess required all the existing
    insulation had to be removed (combination blown in and rolled
    fiberglass on top of it. Also had 2 attic fans that needed to be
    replaced/removed, as well as the initial hole that was torn into the
    roof to get in by the mama raccoon. I hired Assured Insulation
    based on not only cost, but they are a preferred contractor of the
    EnergySmart Nicor rebate program. Other contractors I received
    a cost estimate from didn't even mention anything about rebates.
    This wasn't the usual mail in your form and 10­12 weeks later you
    receive a check. Assured did all the work and I received the max
    rebate right off the top of the bill. I did nothing, Assured Insulation
    did everything. As far as the work that was done. They did a
    superb job, could not have asked for a better job. Ed repaired the
    roof hole, removed 1 attic fan and replaced another as well as
    redirected the vent from my bathroom fan up thru the roof
    (building code) vs to the soffit. Initially, he told me they may have
    to do that, but there were no hundreds of dollars of add-ons, $50
    over their original bid and that included a special spray that the
    other contractors had said they use because of the raccoons. Able
    and the rest of the crew, who worked together very well as a
    team and were very courteous and considerate of us. They
    performed leakage tests before starting work and after
    completion (as part of their requirements for the rebates, not
    mine).  They removed all the existing insulation, including what
    the raccoons left behind.  Sealed all the ceiling fixtures and
    between walls (tagged them as well so they can be found after
    insulation was blown in). Sprayed the special Microban to
    neutralize ceilings below from the critters presence. ? Installed
    baffles to allow attic to breathe and allow heat to rise over the
    insulation.  Sealed & filled in areas that leak (Kitchen soffits
    open and exposed, bathroom). Built up areas that were below
    the 16" height of the insulation, added additional foam backing to
    entrance doors to the attic(s) And lastly, if I hadn't been there
    during the process and came home, well you would barely know
    that anyone even showed up. They removed all remnants of new
    or old insulation, cleaned the area leading to the attics, the
    hallways, floors, walls. just a terrific, terrific job, well beyond my
    expectations. I would whole heartedly recommend Assured
    Insulation Solutions to anyone. I don't do testimonials like this for
    work, but I can't say enough about the job they did.

    Jack C. 8/10/17