Insulation

If you have lived in Minnesota for any length of time, you know that winters can be brutal. Unfortunately, if your home lacks proper insulation, you could be suffering from high heating costs and an overworked heating system. Fortunately, you can enjoy a more comfortable winter with insulation solutions from Signature Home Services. Here are some ways to know if your home is adequately insulated. Inconsistent Temperatures If you find yourself adjusting your thermostat often, you could have low insulation. Another sign is if you experience varying temperatures in different rooms of your home. For example, if your bedrooms are [...]

Have you ever wondered if your insulation was adequate? Many homes and businesses do not have enough insulation and could save thousands per year in energy costs simply by adding insulation. The Department of Energy at energy.gov recommends a home energy assessment. Call the professional insulation and energy technicians at Signature Home Services to get a free and comprehensive energy assessment. You may be surprised to learn how porous your home is and how much energy is flowing out.  After we do an energy assessment of your home, we will suggest methods to strengthen your home’s energy-saving system. Several methods [...]

Here we go again, Minnesota! Winter is rolling in and the temps are dropping. It feels cold already, and it’s only going to get colder. Once again, we’ll be bundling up, snuggling in and just trying to stay warm. On top of that, if we can survive the heating bills, we will call it another win, right? In the interest of those heating bills, we need to ask you one question. How’s your insulation? Does Your Home Have Enough Insulation? How much insulation is enough? It’s a question bound to cross your mind at least once during January in Minnesota. [...]

If saving on your heating bills is important to you, there is no time like the present to up the R-value in your attic. Insulation is a home improvement that instantly starts paying for itself by putting money back in your pocket. The simple fact is, heat doesn’t just trap itself. For that to happen you need to add insulation where it matters. Why the Attic? It is estimated between 30-50% of the heat that could be keeping you cozy and warm is lost through the attic. Many homes have a minimum R38 in the attic. Older homes even less. [...]