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Spray foam vs. cellulose for summer cooling — R-value, air sealing, cost, and where each works best in Westchester and the NY metro area, from a NYSERDA contractor.
Which Insulation Keeps Your Home Cooler in Summer: Spray Foam or Cellulose? Read More »
Quick Answer Many finished attics in older White Plains homes have little or no insulation inside their sloped ceilings and exterior walls. In this project, Metro NY Insulation used exterior dense-pack cellulose insulation — sometimes called “drill and fill” — to fill those hidden cavities without removing any drywall. A blower door test before the
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Quick Answer A blower door test measures how much air leaks into and out of your home. A calibrated fan depressurizes the house and reports the result as ACH50 and CFM50 — numbers that show how “leaky” your home is, where conditioned air is escaping, and where air sealing and insulation will make the biggest
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An Quick Answer: An air conditioner running constantly may not be a problem with the AC unit — it most certainly your home’s thermal envelope. In Westchester County and throughout the Hudson Valley, most homes that lose the battle against summer heat share the same underlying issues: inadequate attic insulation that lets radiant heat pour
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How to Check Your Attic Insulation Quick Answer: If your home feels too hot in summer, too cold in winter, or your energy bills keep rising, your attic insulation may be the problem. Check for uneven coverage, exposed joists, compressed insulation, moisture, drafts, or low depth. Most NJ and NY homes need R-38 to R-60
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If you’ve been asking yourself how much insulation do I need in your NJ or Westchester home, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions we get. The answer depends on your attic’s current depth, your home’s age, and your climate zone. Here’s what you need to know. Quick Answer Most NJ
How Much Insulation Do I Need? R-Value Guide for NJ & Westchester Read More »