Do you have a home with an attic or crawlspace? Has it been a while since your attic insulation was upgraded or even inspected? If you aren't sure when your insulation was last upgraded, here are some reasons you may want to consider doing so now: Save on energy costs: If it has been many years since your attic insulation was installed, it may be starting to lose its ability to keep things insulated. Dust and moisture can both cause your insulation to compact, destroying the insulation's air pockets. If your insulation becomes compacted, the loss of these air pockets means that your insulation will no longer be as effective as it was when it was first installed. As a result, your furnace and air conditioner will each have to work harder to keep your home comfortable in the summer and winter. Fresh insulation will restore the insulative properties of your attic, allowing you to realize a potentially significant savings on your energy costs. Make your home healthier: If your roof ever leaked in the past, the previous owners may not have considered replacing the attic insulation. It's also possible that your attic was never properly sealed, allowing warm and moist air from your home to enter and collect in your attic. Either of these could cause potential mold issues, even if mold wasn't …show more content…
mentioned on the home inspection when you purchased the house. Since mold can cause serious health problems, such as asthma symptoms, eye irritation and respiratory illnesses, it's important to have the source of mold removed as soon as possible. If you are experiencing symptoms like these, check your attic for signs of mold growth. If mold is present, replacing the soiled attic insulation and eliminating the source of moisture in your attic could solve the problem. Evict uninvited guests: If you rarely visit your attic, you may be completely unaware of when unwanted animal guests start to move in.
Bats, raccoons and other mammals could move in and you may not find out for some time, until you notice a foul smell emanating from somewhere in your home. Bees could also be invisible intruders, unnoticed unless honey starts to drip from your ceiling or you spot an unusual amount of bees around your home. Regular attic inspections can help curb infestations before they become a massive problem. Replacing soiled attic insulation and sealing up any unintentional entrances are both essential parts of making sure that your "guests" are gone for
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wire hanging over the front gate and a bug light on near the house. Mr. Kott
Seawalls: Good or Bad? Walter Cavanaugh and Gary Grossman have a serious dilemma. Their entire households were literally falling away from them. Their houses on Indio Drive in the Sunset Palisades Planning Area in Pismo Beach rest atop a bluff that protrudes into the sea.
a monthly basis. We've had our 14th St. and 6th Ave. location inspected by exterminators and certified bed-bug sniffing dogs
Regardless of whether a property owner possesses an older roof, or one that has been recently installed, a roof inspection is advantageous towards the ongoing and maximum overall performance of the most significant component of one's house. You'll often
Mold is a member of the fungi family. Since mold is part of the fungi family, it cannot use the sun to obtain energy. This means that mold has to use other plants or animals to grow. Even though they cannot see them, there are millions of mold spores in the air. These spores settle down and start to multiply which can be done rapidly or slowly as long as it has a food source. Mold usually grows best in warm environments, but it can still grow in cold environments also. Mold can cause illness such as vomiting or feeling nauseated when it is eaten or when it smells bad.
It is well known that Smith dorm is probably one of the most disgusting dorms on The college’s entire campus. This is partially aided by the fact that the students do not live alone. Their friendly neighbors, the roaches, contribute to the mess significantly. During the fall and spring, the roaches come out of their hiding places. They can be found scurrying around on the floor, or even chowing down on the chips in the corner. One can only imagine where they come from and what they are doing. Sometimes, it seems as though they may even live in the very beds on which people sleep. (After all, the beds have been there just as long as the walls have been standing.) The little bugs can come in all shapes and all sizes. Some of these bugs can be a brownish color, while others can be black and even green. They are easily distinguished by their shape and size, and are most common any place they can find a warm wet place with food (Arnett 145-6). There are about 4,000 different types of these pests throughout the world (Blattodea 1). According to a professor of entomology at West Virginia University, "The American roach is considerably larger than any of the others" (Peairs 477). The do...
Studies have shown that big changes in temperature do not affect the capability of insulation. In one experiment, materials were set to a high heat of 300 degrees Celsius. After six months in this environment, the substances were cooled to room temperature. The dielectric constant showing the level of insulation had not changed ("Teflon PTFE fluoropolymer resin" 28).
Mold is something that we often take for granted, as something that makes us have to throw the bread away or the cheese smell bad.
" Some people shoo the bats out the door with a secrion of the newspaper. Others try to go about their day and not look at the bat, leaving the kitchen door propped wide opened in the
A new book highlights the effects Mr. Fluffy, a form of loose asbestos insulation, has in the Australian capital of Canberra. The insulation was used extensively in the area by a sole contractor in the 1960s and 1970s and was later found to contain asbestos, a group of silicate minerals linked to the development of mesothelioma and other health concerns.
Holes in the walls, roof, and floor attract rodents, rain, mold, and mildew. A poor plumbing system skyrockets the water bill while faulty electrical outlets are hazardous. Non-working necessities and broken windows/doors are also problematic. If the repair work costs more than the home is worth, it's time to move.
One particularly warm evening last summer, I walked into my backyard to relax and enjoy some fresh air. Instead, I was greeted by the loud shriek of a chicken. We had an uninvited guest in our vegetable garden. Unfortunately, such chicken invasions are a common occurrence in many areas of Stockton, California. Throughout the United States, municipalities small and large are debating whether or not they should enact residential livestock ordinances, specifically in regards to poultry. Considering that they are often a public nuisance and pose a health risk, local officials should consider restricting the private ownership of chickens in heavily populated urban areas.
Aim: To find out what type of insulation holds the most heat for a can
Roof rats have carried Bubonic plague, trichinosis and rat bite fever. If they come into contact with food or food preparation areas, they can cause food poisoning.
As you begin to wonder if there’s a bird in your house, a few light pulls at the