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How to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter
Posted at: 9/8/2015 11:41 AM
Any Albany homeowner who has ever experienced ice dams in the past, knows that they can be a serious pain. Add to this the fact that ice dams can end up costing you quite a bit of money if left unaddressed, and it’s clear that putting some work into preventing winter ice dams is a necessity this fall. What ice dams typically do is cause water to back up on the roof of a home, which can damage walls, ceilings, insulation and any other parts of the home that are nearby. Plus, huge icicles can form
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Why do I need Attic Insulation in the Summer?
Posted at: 7/20/2015 11:51 AM
Insulation creates a barrier between the outside and the living space, keeping your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The walls and roof are, of course, major components of this exterior-interior barrier. But it’s just as important to address the division between the interior zones of the attic and the living space. Why is that? Heat travels in 3 ways: From one surface to another facing surface (radiation) Between two surfaces in direct contact (conduction) With air flows (co
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Insulation Can Help You Save on Air Conditioner Repairs
Posted at: 6/9/2015 2:16 PM
For homeowners in the Syracuse and surrounding areas, summer is finally here. The warm summer weather that will characterize the next few months can be extremely enjoyable, but there’s no getting around the fact that it can get hot. Many homeowners turn to their air conditioning systems once the hot sun starts beating down, but it’s easy for these units to get overworked, in which case repairs may need to occur. Air conditioner repairs can be expensive, inconvenient and a general hassle for hom
