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		<title>Radiant Barrier Paint Scam</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 13:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the major misconceptions in the insulating paint field is that “ceramic paints” can be used &#160;to reduce attic temperatures and lower cooling energy costs.&#160;However, the application of a “ceramic paint” to the underside of roof sheathing may increase the attic temperature because “ceramic paints” typically have a higher emittance than the sheathing deck.&#160;If [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>One of the major misconceptions in the insulating paint field is that “ceramic paints” can be used &nbsp;to reduce attic temperatures and lower cooling energy costs.&nbsp;<strong>However, the application of a “ceramic paint” to the underside of roof sheathing may increase the attic temperature because “ceramic paints” typically have a higher emittance than the sheathing deck.</strong>&nbsp;If a paint does not conform to&nbsp;“Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Interior Radiation Control Coating Systems in Building Systems”, it should not be considered for interior applications in the attic.</p>



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<p>You may have recently heard some Radio/TV ads talking about an<strong> “Amazing Radiant Barrier Paint</strong> that is applied to the underside of your roof”. And how it “reflects” over 75% of the heat to keep your attic cooler and save you money on your utility bills.</p>



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<p><strong>Let’s get some facts straight. There is NO such thing as RADIANT BARRIER PAINT.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The term “Radiant Barrier” is supposed to describe products that “Reflect” over 90% of radiant energy (think light colored and/or shiny surfaces like aluminum, silver and gold) or have an emissivity of less than .10. This means they can only “Release” less than 10% of energy as radiant heat (think a potato wrapped with foil to keep heat from being released).</p>



<p><strong>The term “Radiant Barrier” has been hijacked by the paint installers to try to confuse consumers into thinking they are the same. This is like hamburger calling itself a prime steak.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Paints like&nbsp;<em>Sherwin Williams E-Barrier</em>,&nbsp;<em>STS Coatings HeatBloc</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>Solec LO/MIT</em>&nbsp;are NOT the same as radiant barrier foil.&nbsp; FTC has stopped some of this fraudulent advertising and lawyers have won <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2013/01/ftc-action-leads-court-order-home-insulation-marketer-pay-350000">lawsuits</a> on the behalf of customers who thought they were being sold a “radiant barrier” that would save them 30% to 50% off their utility bills. To offset this disappointment, some companies have resorted to doing things like giving away free solar fans. Sure, if you put an attic fan in the attic it will decrease the attic temperature and could even get it close to outside temperature. Attic Fans do a better job of reducing attic temperatures than coatings.</p>



<p><strong>Paint products technically have their own name.&nbsp; They are called&nbsp;<em>Interior Radiation Control Coatings</em>&nbsp;or IRCC’s for short.</strong>&nbsp;This is not as cool as being called a “Radiant Barrier”. Ironically, most paints don’t even qualify to be an IRCC since the definition of an IRCC is a product that reflects at least 75% or emits less than 25% of radiant heat.&nbsp; Here are some&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rimainternational.org/technical/ircc.html">test results of radiant barrier paints.&nbsp;</a></p>



<p><strong>Paints run into other challenges.</strong>&nbsp; Because radiant barrier paints are “applied” rather than “installed” you get inherent variables in the application process. First, how can you tell without testing if the product was put on too thick or too thin?&nbsp; What about painting unprimed wood with paint?&nbsp; Common sense says it will be absorbed by the wood and reduce the “smoothness” required for a good low emissivity surface. You will also need to paint the deck AND the rafters to get the maximum benefit.</p>



<p>Finally, what about cheating?&nbsp; These radiant barrier paints are really EXPENSIVE, like $50 per gallon.&nbsp; Notice that the best paint still emits 22% of the radiant heat, compared to only 3% for radiant barrier foil. Some paints claim to be award winning, although what award they are receiving still remains to be identified or significant. I’ve heard and read about guys using cheap silver paint, or mixing water with the good paint to extend coverage and reduce costs, which will also reduce the effectiveness of radiant barrier paints.&nbsp; I’m sure there are many honest installers, but watch out for the bad apples.</p>



<p><strong>The reality is that most radiant barrier paint products end up reducing radiant heat into the attic by about 20-40%.&nbsp; <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2015/02/solaro-solar-attic-ventilation-fans/">Solar&nbsp;Attic&nbsp;fans</a>&nbsp;offer&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;savings.</strong></p>



<p>Don’t believe anyone that says that radiant barrier paint is as good or as effective as<a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/"> attic insulation</a>.&nbsp; And remember, there is technically NO such thing as radiant barrier paint.</p>



<p>Insulating your home should start with a home energy analysis to determine the right path a smart home energy plan.  Beware of some &#8220;Too Good to be True&#8221; promises of energy cost savings. Simple, tried and true products are easily and readily available to make your home more energy efficient. <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2018/06/air-sealing-insulation-attics/">Attic insulation, Air Sealing, and proper ventilation</a> are the best ways to reduce your energy bills. Get your free energy audit today. Aladdin Insulation <a href="tel:6785287115">678-528-7115 </a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Get optimal R-value, cleaner air and lower heating and cooling costs. Insulation removal&#160;might be necessary if the original material becomes damaged. Pests and excess moisture can result in unhealthy air quality for your family and an energy drain for your home. You want to choose a professional insulation installation company because unlike other providers, Aladdin [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2013/09/aladdin-insulation-insulation-removal/">Insulation removal</a></strong>&nbsp;might be necessary if the original material becomes damaged. Pests and excess moisture can result in unhealthy air quality for your family and an energy drain for your home. You want to choose a professional insulation installation company because unlike other providers, Aladdin Insulation will offer you a professional evaluation of your home, identifying specific problem areas and solutions, as well as making sure your insulation is the cleanest, safest option for you and your family.</p>



<p><strong>Old Water Damage</strong><br>If your house has suffered water damage or an undetected leak, your fiber-based thermal protection could have been damaged. While newer varieties resist moisture better than before, your home’s original barrier might have gotten wet. This can compress the barrier and lower its R-value. Worse, it can lead to hidden mold and mildew in your attic.</p>



<p><a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2016/12/clean-air-ducts/">If fungus gets into your heating and air conditioning ducts</a>, it can worsen allergies and lead to other respiratory distress.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2013/09/aladdin-insulation-insulation-removal/">Insulation removal</a></strong>&nbsp;and replacement with a new layer means cleaner and healthier air throughout your house.</p>



<p><strong>Pest Infestations</strong><br>Have four-legged visitors been hiding out in your&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ndinsulation.com/home-insulation/install-attic-insulation/">attic insulation</a>? Many types of critters can get inside but the most common are rodents. They are attracted to various kinds of fiber-based thermal barriers; they shred it, nest in it and use it as a toilet. Rats alone can carry more than 30 different diseases.</p>



<p>Droppings, urine and natural oils may be in your thermal barrier right now. We can do a complete removal and decontamination, and add a fresh replacement. <em>Even more important, we can block the path your tiny intruders took!</em></p>



<p><strong>Boost Your Energy Efficiency</strong><br>Is your home as energy efficient as it could be? Not if the current thermal barrier is matted down by old damage. Cellulose and Foam insulation relies on density to achieve its resistance to the transfer of heat. <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/save-money-energy/">If it’s compressed, or settled the R-value will decrease and be open to temperature changes. </a>Warm air will escape from your home to the outside in winter and into your home during the summer.</p>



<p>If your energy bills have been rising, it’s time to look into it. Let us help!</p>



<p><strong>Expert Insulation Removal</strong><br>Aladdin Insulation uses very expensive equipment to remove attic insulation.  Cellulose, aka. (TAP or Greenfiber types) newspaper insulation can be smelly, dusty, and damp. We take full precautions before we take out old material. We take care not to stir up any contaminated material.</p>



<p>Blanket-type fiberglass is the easiest to remove. We hand-roll it and wrap it securely to reduce the chances of contaminants becoming airborne. And we clean up any dirty areas before we blow in a fresh layer. Blown-in fibers are extracted with secure hoses attached to powerful vacuums. Because the vacuum source is outside your home, it creates a negative pressure that ensures fibers will not fly around and contaminate your indoor air space. Cellulose and paper type materials are raked, broken up and then vacuumed out of your attic. Once everything is removed we can deodorize and disinfect with Envirocon, safe for pets and children safe.</p>



<p><strong>Is Insulation Removal Necessary?</strong><br>Not always. This is why it pays to <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com">hire a professional insulation company</a> and not use a pest control or heating and air company. It can save you money to add fresh insulation on top of the base you have now, even if the original layer is dusty or scattered with debris. However, contamination by fungus or bio-hazardous waste is another matter! Call Aladdin and we will perform a thorough inspection. Please call us today at 678-528-7115</p>



<p>Count on us for an honest assessment and reliable remediation in attic insulation. Don’t take risks with your family’s health.</p>



<p>Sometimes insulation removal entails small areas. We will do a careful examination and take out only what’s necessary, then add more material to boost your thermal protection. This saves you money and creates better long-term energy savings.</p>



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<p><strong>New Insulation Install</strong><br>Fresh home insulation and proper air sealing can save you from 35 to 50 percent on your heating and air conditioning bills. Choose from the latest advances in blown in loose-fibers from top manufacturers like <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">Pro Thermic</a>. We can do an&nbsp;<a href="http://www.aladdininsulation.com">insulation install</a>&nbsp;in less than a day, and you will enjoy the results for many years. From housetop to underground, we can restore your indoor environment to maximum efficiency.</p>



<p><strong>Beware of Pest Control Insulation or Cellulose types of insulation</strong></p>



<p>Cellulose insulation is actually shredded paper with a fire retardant chemical known as borate. During the manufacturing process, this paper is broken down into its most basic element, cellular fibers from a tree. It&#8217;s these fibers that provide the insulating power for cellulose insulation.</p>



<p>Installing the granular fibers that comprise cellulose insulation is done with a specialized machine known as an insulation blower. During the installation, the cellulose fibers flow through a long hose guided by the insulation contractor where it&#8217;s blown or sprayed into the space. Controls on the machine allow the installer to select the density of the insulation which enables them to densely pack it into a wall or floor cavity. Dense packing cellulose insulation into a wall or floor creates a continuous even layer of insulation. Pipes, wires, ductwork and electrical outlets are no problem for cellulose insulation because it is blown into the space in tiny pieces that fill in around the obstacles.</p>



<p><strong>The Cons of Cellulose:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Cellulose settles 20% a year. That means you lose <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2017/06/r-value-aladdin-insulation/">R-Value</a> every year. Sure you can blow more in 5 years, however homes in the south have 1/2 inch sheet rock and the heavy cellulose causes bowing.</li><li>The fire retardant and pest inhibitors break down. Over time moisture and humidity break the cellulose (paper) membrane down losing its fire rating.</li><li>Rats and roaches love newspaper. They can chew it up and mix it with their saliva to form breeding nests using their hair as well to make a nesting bed.</li><li>Cellulose is cheaper to install (about half the cost of fiberglass) <strong>but twice as expensive to remove</strong>. Cellulose over time absorbs moisture and becomes clunky so its much harder to vacuum out. The average cost is $1.50 to remove vs. $1 to remove fiberglass per sq ft.</li><li>Installation is simple and easy and anyone can install. Properly trained and quality equipment is not needed.</li></ul>



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<p><strong>Safety First</strong><br>People have trusted us for many years to use best practices when doing attic insulation removal. We always keep your safety in mind. And we follow all regulations to ensure that your replacement material is installed according to&nbsp;<a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2016/07/why-bpi-goldstar-contractors-aladdin-insulation/">BPI standards</a>&nbsp;and local building codes.</p>



<p>Aladdin Insulation offers a free, no-hassle inspection of your home&#8217;s insulation and energy needs.  Please call us today at 678-528-7115</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The &#8220;Secret Solution&#8221; to fixing a cold, uncomfortable and drafty home may not be what you think. We meet many homeowners who have cold and drafty homes during the winter. Unfortunately, many people think the best solution starts with a new furnace, new windows or new doors. Only to find out later after the money [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The &#8220;Secret Solution&#8221; to fixing a cold, uncomfortable and drafty home may not be what you think. We meet many homeowners who have cold and drafty homes during the winter. <span id="more-2000"></span>Unfortunately, many people think the best solution starts with a new furnace, new windows or new doors. Only to find out later after the money is spent and the products are installed, their home is still cold. This is not at all surprising when looking at the advertising of new furnaces and replacement windows.</p>
<p>These industries tout the benefits of their products and while it&#8217;s true new windows and/or a new furnace helps, it does not mean your home will cease to be cold and drafty after installing them.</p>
<p><strong>What most homeowners do not realize is that the single biggest contributor to the cold and draftiness of a home is not the windows</strong>. All the building performance experts agree, no longer does an old house, or a new house have to be cold, drafty and difficult to heat. <strong>The &#8220;Secret Solution&#8221; to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house is in the attic.</strong></p>
<p>In order to better understand why all the leading experts agree the attic is the &#8220;secret solution&#8221; to eliminating a cold, uncomfortable and drafty house you must be aware of two basic concepts of building performance. The first concept to know about is the &#8220;Stack effect&#8221; or &#8220;Chimney Effect&#8221;, in which, the warmer air inside your home is forced to rise to the uppermost portions of your house.</p>
<p>Next, it&#8217;s important to understand the concept of  a &#8220;building envelope&#8221; which is the physical separator between the interior and the exterior environments of any building. So, as the warm air in your home forcibly rises it will meet the upper envelope, or in this case, your upper ceilings. If this envelope, or ceiling, has been penetrated (can lights, bath fans, attic access panels are great examples of penetration) and left unsealed, the warm air will be forced to escape. <strong>This, in turn, produces a &#8220;giant vacuum effect&#8221; throughout your home which will forcibly suck the cold, outside air into your home through the weaker and more susceptible parts of your lower building envelope (like rim joists, doors and windows and anywhere else that is not properly sealed.)</strong> This &#8220;giant vacuum effect&#8221; sucking cold, outside air into the home is the cause of the drafts in your home and not your doors and windows or some other perceived phenomenon.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2001" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/stack-effect-lg-e1391015479203-282x300.jpg" alt="" width="419" height="446" /> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2002" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/no-stack-effect.jpg" alt="" width="416" height="447" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/no-stack-effect.jpg 535w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/no-stack-effect-279x300.jpg 279w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/no-stack-effect-300x322.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px" /></p>
<p>If you want to test this in your own home wait for the next cold day when there is not a breath of wind outside. Next, put your hand near your doors and windows. That frigid rush of air you feel will not be a breeze from any wind outside but the force of cold, exterior air being sucked into your house by the &#8220;giant vacuum effect&#8221;. The best way to eliminate this and stop the drafts is to seal the penetrations in the upper building envelope of your home which will prevent the warm air from forcibly escaping and causing the &#8220;giant vacuum effect&#8221; in the first place.</p>
<p>The &#8220;Secret Solution&#8221; to fixing a cold, uncomfortable and drafty home is to seal the unsealed penetrations in the upper building envelope. Unsealed penetrations that a homeowner can see in the upper ceiling are things like attic access panels or stairs, can lights, bathroom fans, electrical boxes, HVAC registers, and entertainment cables or equipment. In the unseen attic space, there may also be dryer vents, chimneys, soil stacks, kitchen vents and walls that also need to be sealed.</p>
<p><strong>The US Department of Energy agrees that the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort in a typical home is to first seal the penetrations and then make sure you have adequate and correctly applied insulation.</strong> Properly installed insulation in the Atlanta area has a <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2017/06/r-value-aladdin-insulation/">thermal value</a> R-60 or 22 inches. If it is not installed correctly, however it will significantly reduce its thermal value and effectiveness. The good news is that by doing these things it is estimated that <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/save-money-energy/">you can save up to 30% on heating and cooling costs</a> (or up to 30% on your total annual energy bill).</p>
<p>Now that you have the &#8220;Secret Solution&#8221; you can make better educated decisions regarding your home and better determine how to best spend your hard earned dollars. For further information regarding the additional things you can do to increase the comfort level of your home like sealing your rim joists, weatherstripping your doors and windows and sealing your ductwork go to <a href="http://energystar.gov">www.energystar.gov</a> or contact us at, <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com">aladdininsulation.com</a> or 678-528-7115 and we will be happy to visit your home and provide a free inspection.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Make your home more comfortable with attic insulation. Whether you have hot rooms, cold rooms, moisture problems, or your furnace or air conditioner runs all the time, insulation is usually the best solution. How do you know if attic insulation will make your home more comfortable?  These are some of the common occurrences Aladdin Insulation [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make your home more comfortable with attic insulation. Whether you have hot rooms, cold rooms, moisture problems, or your furnace or air conditioner runs all the time, insulation is usually the best solution.</p>
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<p>How do you know if attic insulation will make your home more comfortable?  These are some of the common occurrences Aladdin Insulation come across during the winter time.</p>
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<li>Our furnace runs all the time and our home is still cold</li>
<li>Our guest room and bath are colder than any other room in the house</li>
<li>The room over the garage is cold</li>
<li>We think our furnace needs replacing</li>
<li>The upstairs is too cold and down stairs is too hot</li>
<li>We think it&#8217;s our windows</li>
<li>We think it&#8217;s our doors</li>
<li>We pay a fortune to heat our home and it&#8217;s still cold</li>
<li>We just replaced our furnace and it&#8217;s still cold</li>
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<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1988" title="home comfort" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FH09OCT_COLDRO_01-1.jpg" alt="" width="613" height="613" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FH09OCT_COLDRO_01-1.jpg 630w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FH09OCT_COLDRO_01-1-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px" /></p>
<p>Does these sound like some of the problems you may be facing with your home? Well, you&#8217;re not alone. We hear these issues all the time and we can help. <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2017/12/heating-errors-increasing-heating-bills/">Get your winter home comfortable with attic insulation</a>. <strong>The first step is to inspect your home to determine if we can solve your comfort issues. Surprisingly sometimes the issues require a simple remedy. Sometimes the issues are more serious. Whatever the remedy may be, the investment is usually very affordable</strong>. Making your home more comfortable with attic insulation does not require spending a fortune. <strong>Beware of  characters selling high-priced solutions that usually don&#8217;t address the problem.</strong></p>
<p>Aladdin Insulation offers a free in-home evaluation with <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2016/07/why-bpi-goldstar-contractors-aladdin-insulation/">BPI experienced inspectors</a> that go the extra mile to find affordable ways to make your home more comfortable by:</p>
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<li>Adding <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">Attic Insulation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2018/06/air-sealing-insulation-attics/">Air sealing</a> gaps in the attic</li>
<li>Air sealing plumbing penetrations</li>
<li>Air sealing electrical penetrations</li>
<li>Installing weather stripping to doors</li>
<li>Installing <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/2013/09/attic-tent-staircase-insulator/">Attic Tent </a>to staircases</li>
<li>Installing Insulated sheathing</li>
<li><a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/2013/09/rotobrush-demonstration-video/">Air Duct Cleaning</a></li>
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<p>There are so many ways to make your winter more comfortable. The remedy starts with a <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/2015/03/home-energy-audits-test-home-system/">free home inspection</a>. Get your winter home comfort with insulation.</p>
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<p>We will inspect your home to determine if we can help solve your home&#8217;s heating and cooling ( next summer) issues. To get started give Aladdin Insulation a call at 678-528-7115 or visit us online at <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/contact/">aladdininsulation.com</a></p>
<p>Get your winter home comfort with insulation!</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Energy saving tips this Holiday Season. While the holiday season is a time for celebration and reflection, it is also one of the most expensive times of the year. Between purchasing gifts, entertaining, and decorating, the financial burden is high. With energy usage largely contributing to seasonal costs, here are some tips to save energy [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Energy saving tips this Holiday Season. While the holiday season is a time for celebration and reflection, it is also one of the most expensive times of the year. Between purchasing gifts, entertaining, and decorating, the financial burden is high. With energy usage largely contributing to seasonal costs, here are some tips to <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com">save energy and money</a> this holiday season.<span id="more-1964"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Decorations</strong></span></p>
<p>-Switch to LED Christmas Lights. Christmas lights are a staple of the holidays and contribute most to high energy costs. LED Christmas lights use 90% less electricity than regular Christmas lights, and can be purchased for around $10 a strand. Want to learn more? LED holiday lights can reduce energy consumption and save you money. LED lights are more energy efficient than traditional lights, with the added benefits of being shatterproof, shock-resistant, and cool to the touch.</p>
<p>-Wait until dark to turn on your Christmas lights and then, turn them off before you go to bed. Six hours or less of daily use is a good goal to aim for. Do you have trouble remembering to turn your lights on and off? Then, set a timer, and forget about it. Using an automatic timer can optimize your energy savings, as you can customize the system to turn on and off at specific times of the day.</p>
<p>-Decorating your home with candles is a great way to bring in the season and reduce your reliance on electrical sources.</p>
<p>-Turn off room lights when tree is lit. The lights on your Christmas tree should provide more than enough lighting to navigate around the room.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1965 size-full" title="Energy saving tips this Holiday Season" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-5.jpeg" alt="th-5" width="241" height="181" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Heating</strong></span></p>
<p>-When entertaining, turning down the heat in your home can save money, as the reduction in temperature will be offset by guests giving off body heat.</p>
<p>-Use your fireplace to heat your home instead of your thermostat &#8211; just remember to close the flue and ensure that heat is not escaping through the fireplace when not in use.</p>
<p>-Check your HVAC Filters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors and make sure you have a fire extingusher to be safe.</p>
<p>-Guests and your family with allergy symptoms may benefit from having your <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/services/duct-cleaning/">Air Ducts professionally cleaned</a>.</p>
<p>-Make sure your <a href="https://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">attic insulation</a> is up to par for those cold areas of your home.</p>
<p>-Install a programmable thermostat.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1966 size-full" title="Energy saving tips this Holiday Season" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-6.jpeg" alt="th-6" width="316" height="178" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-6.jpeg 316w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-6-300x169.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px" /></p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Holiday Cooking</strong></span></p>
<p>-Since many holiday main courses slow cook for hours, there is little need to preheat the oven.</p>
<p>-When checking the progress of food in the oven, use the oven light instead of opening the door. Every time you open the door, you can lower the oven temperature by as much as 25 degrees, which will waste both cooking time and energy. The same concept holds true when cooking on the stove: keeping the lid on pots can help reduce cooking time and energy usage.</p>
<p>-Have multiple items to cook? Let your oven do double duty; if you are able, bake multiple dishes at the same time.</p>
<p>-When cooking on the stove, consider the size of the pan you are using. For instance, using a six-inch pan on an eight-inch burner can result in a 40% energy loss.</p>
<p>-If applicable, use smaller appliances when cooking. This is especially true when it comes to reheating food – using a microwave instead of an oven reduces energy usage by 50% or more.</p>
<p>-To optimize the efficiency of your dishwasher, only run it with a full load.</p>
<p>-Purchasing new appliances? Make sure you check the Energy Star rating for best Energy saving tips this Holiday Season.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1968 size-full" title="Energy saving tips this Holiday Season" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-7.jpeg" alt="th-7" width="269" height="168" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-7.jpeg 269w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-7-137x85.jpeg 137w" sizes="(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px" /></p>
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<p><span style="color: #339966;"><strong>Shopping</strong></span></p>
<p>-One of the Energy saving tips this Holiday Season to conserve energy during the holiday season is to shop online. If store shopping is more preferable, take extra steps to conserve energy – carpool, use mass transit, and purchase multiple items on your checklist in as few trips as possible.</p>
<p>-Buying local foods and goods not only supports your local economy, but ensures that transportation-related energy costs are minimal.</p>
<p>-Purchase gifts that are durable, energy efficient, recyclable, or made of natural products to reduce the need for these items to be constantly replaced.</p>
<p>-Thrift stores and antique shops are great places to find inexpensive and unique gifts, while reducing waste through reuse of products.</p>
<p>-Make a pledge to buy gifts that don’t use electricity or batteries and you can reduce expenses on batteries and electricity.</p>
<p>-If you purchase or receive gifts that require batteries, invest in rechargeable batteries and chargers to reduce waste and take advantage of Energy saving tips this Holiday Season.</p>
<p>-Purchase ENERGY STAR-certified electronics – TVs, Blu Ray/DVD players, computers, etc. These devices use up to 60% less electricity than non-certified electronics.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1971 size-full" title="Energy saving tips this Holiday Season" src="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-9.jpeg" alt="th-9" width="276" height="173" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-9.jpeg 276w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/th-9-137x85.jpeg 137w" sizes="(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px" /></p>
<h3 class="content-list__title"><span class="content-list__text" style="color: #ff0000;">Take a Walk to See the Christmas Lights</span></h3>
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<p>Leave the car in the driveway this year when you go out to look at Christmas lights. A walking tour of your neighborhood will be just as fun, and won&#8217;t use any gas.</p>
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<p>Ultimately, there are many  Energy saving tips for this Holiday Season to reduce energy consumption this year. Taking the initiative to reduce energy usage will not only positively impact your finances, but it will also increas home&#8217;s comfort this year. <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com">Aladdin Insulation</a> hopes that your family has a happy and healthy holiday season and that you take extra steps during this time of year to increase the comfort and reduce your home&#8217;s energy consumption.</p>
<p>Call 678-528-7115 or <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com">aladdinhomepros.com</a> to get a free energy auditand provide Energy saving tips this Holiday Season!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charles]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Top 5 Fall Energy Saving Tips! After a hot summer, some of us are ready to cool down and enjoy fall. This means it’s almost time to turn on the heat and turn off the air conditioning. <span id="more-1958"></span>One thing most people don’t enjoy about fall is the amount of energy they use to heat their home. A survey done by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that space heating makes up 41% of energy use in Georgia &nbsp;homes. It may be time to invest in energy efficient insulation for our planet and for your home’s comfort. Here are our top five fall energy saving tips to help you lower your energy use when it’s time to turn on the heat.</p>
<h3>Get an energy audit</h3>
<p>An <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">energy audit</a> is the first step in improving your home’s comfort and energy use. The energy audit will show you where you can conserve the most energy throughout your home and what improvements can be made to solve your home’s comfort and energy efficiency issues. This will ensure you fix or install the right systems, and confirms the health and safety of your home. If you get an audit during the fall, you may be able to install energy efficient heating systems just in time for the colder months.</p>
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<h3>Get a routine maintenance check on your furnace</h3>
<p>It’s important to not only inspect your furnace for anything unusual, but to also contact an HVAC professional to look at your furnace and thermostat before you turn on your heating for the season. During the colder months, be sure to replace or clean your air filter every three to six months. This prevents any debris from making your system work harder and getting into your home and causing health issues. Make sure to also dust your registers regularly and open your heating vents.</p>
<h3>Invest in insulation and air sealing</h3>
<p><a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">Insulation</a> helps keep heat in your home in the colder months and out in the warmer months. This will help limit the amount of work your furnace must do to keep your home warm. Insulation also helps prevent icicles from forming off your roof and creating a potential hazard. Along with <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">insulation</a>, you should also invest in air sealing to prevent leaks. Air leaks typically come from gaps in certain areas of your home such as window trim, recessed lights, top plates, basement rim joists, and above cabinets and showers. Having both <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com/services/home-insulation/">insulation and air sealing</a> in your house reduces drafts and slows down the heat transfer in your home.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1933" src="http://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-21.jpeg" alt="th-21" width="398" height="174" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-21.jpeg 398w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-21-300x131.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px" /></p>
<p><div id="attachment_1932" style="width: 452px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1932" class="size-full wp-image-1932" src="http://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-19-1.jpeg" alt="R-60 22inches of insulation is recommended as the best for Georgia." width="442" height="166" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-19-1.jpeg 442w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/th-19-1-300x113.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1932" class="wp-caption-text">R-60 22inches of insulation is recommended as the best for Georgia.</p></div></p>
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<h3>Use the sun’s heat</h3>
<p>During the fall and winter, keep your shades and curtains open to let in sunlight that will help heat your home. Be sure to close them at night when your windows get colder. You can also invest in solar panels to power your home depending on your home’s orientation.</p>
<h3>Make small fixes around your home</h3>
<p>There are small things you can do around the house that make the most out of the heat you use, while still making your home comfortable.</p>
<ul>
<li>Install a programmable thermostat and schedule it to lower the heat when you’re away, or install a wi-fi thermostat to adjust the temperature even when you are not home.</li>
<li>Turn on your ceiling fan and rotate the blades clockwise. This will help push heat down into the room.</li>
<li>Move furniture or other objects that are blocking your vents to improve air flow.</li>
<li>Keep your doors and windows locked. This helps keep them pushed tight against the weather stripping to prevent air leaks.</li>
</ul>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Many residential homes have &#8220;drafts,&#8221; or what BPI Certified Professionals call air leaks, which usually don&#8217;t come from your doors and windows, but instead are unnoticed holes in an attic, basement, crawlspace, and walls. Air Sealing and Attic insulation needs must be determined by locatiing leaks. To find these air leaks properly, you need to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many residential homes have &#8220;drafts,&#8221; or what BPI Certified Professionals call air leaks, which usually don&#8217;t come from your doors and windows, but instead are unnoticed holes in an attic, basement, crawlspace, and walls. Air Sealing and Attic insulation needs must be determined by locatiing leaks. To find these air leaks properly, you need to have the right tools and equipment for the job. A main tool to use is a blower door kit, which includes a frame, shroud, fan, manometer, hoses, pressure pan, and a smoke pencil. These items, and the experience it takes to use them properly, can&#8217;t be found at your local hardware store.<span id="more-1940"></span></p>
<p>Most people think they already have enough insulation in their attic and/or basement, but if there are holes under it, or imperfections in the installation of insulation, then in most cases, your insulation is only averaging around 25% of what the rated R-value should be.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Air sealing and insulation installation process</span></strong></p>
<p><div id="attachment_1942" style="width: 484px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1942" class="wp-image-1942 size-full" src="http://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-16.jpeg" alt="th-16" width="474" height="131" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-16.jpeg 474w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-16-300x83.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1942" class="wp-caption-text">air sealing and attic insulation</p></div></p>
<p>Following are the steps that I take, as a BPI Certified Professional, to make sure that air sealing and attic insulation is properly installed in an attic space. This technique is what I use when applying air sealing and insulation in attics, but these steps may differ between contractors. Use this as an example of what you might see when a contractor works on your home:<img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1941" src="http://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-14.jpeg" alt="th-14" width="317" height="166" srcset="https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-14.jpeg 317w, https://aladdininsulation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/th-14-300x157.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px" /></p>
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<li>I educate the owner(s) about air sealing and attic insulation, and inform them that the two go together, then I provide a complete home evaluation to be certain that the attic insulation can be installed properly in the home in the first place. This is about homeowner health and safety, comfort, energy efficiency, and lowering utility bills. If incentives are available, then they are a reward to help offset the costs to the owner for doing the project properly with a trained, educated and BPI-certified home performance contractor.</li>
<li>Testing of all combustion appliances, ducts, and more before, during, and after all work is performed to the BPI Standards to make sure that the air sealing and insulation does not affect the combustion appliances&#8217; performance and that the air sealing and insulation were installed properly.</li>
<li>Use of a blower door to measure house leakage, Air Sealing and Attic insulation  and to locate all holes, leaks, and pressure differences allows professional recommendations for improvements to be made. A homeowner then decides what measures they would like completed. Testing after the work has been completed proves that the contracted changes have been completed.</li>
<li>If the HVAC ducts are designed properly (usually not the case), make sure the ducts are air sealed, so insulation does not get distributed through the ducts and into the home, possibly giving the occupants difficulty breathing. Ducts should be buried in the new insulation to meet or beat the minimum code requirements.</li>
<li>A properAir Sealing and Attic insulation proposal could include removing existing insulation (if any), when it is discovered that the old is not in proper working order, or not installed properly. Some insulation could have rodent/bug issues, and/or have carcinogens (yellow or pink in color) in it as a preservative. A thorough preparation of surfaces may include a vacuum clean and sanitizing of the area where the new insulation will be installed to allow for proper air sealing techniques and materials to be applied.</li>
<li>Recommendations are made to correct any wiring deficiencies, such as exposed wires, open junction boxes, wire splices, etc. and replace all non-insulation contact air tight (ICAT) ceiling/attic light fixtures with ICAT LEDs, due to potential heat/moisture/fire concerns. This process will require a thorough investigation of the attic and since the existing insulation will be in the way, the insulation will need to be removed anyway. Often, it may be recommended that Air Sealing and Attic insulation is not installed over old insulation.</li>
<li>Recommendations will be made to fix, repair, and/or replace all water leaks and moisture accumulation problems in attic as needed. Insulate all exposed hot/cold water lines to a minimum of R4 code requirements with the proper water pipe insulation wrap. This is to prevent future condensation issues on your newly installed insulation.</li>
<li>Recommendations will be made to install any missing kitchen/bath exhaust mechanical ventilation, venting it properly to outside and per ASHRAE 62.2-2016 and minimum code requirements.</li>
<li>I then ensure that all exhaust vents (kitchen, bath, etc.) are sealed, vented to the outside, and insulated according to local code requirements. During the inspection the auditor will test and measure the air flow of these exhaust fans to make sure they are meeting or exceeding the minimum manufacturer requirements.</li>
<li>Installation of insulation baffles in attics in locations such as soffit/eave vents, and around combustion appliance vents (fireplace, DWH, furnace, etc.) will be made as needed. The intent is to protect against fire safety issues that are common when insulation is installed, and to ensure it is providing the minimum code requirements for air flow and clearance from flammable materials.</li>
<li>If air leaks are discovered hidden above dropped ceilings, or in cabinet soffits, wall chases, shafts, open stud walls, or plumbing walls, a recommendation will be made to air seal them so that insulation can be installed properly.</li>
<li>Depending upon the condition and location of insulation, recommendations may be made to install proper dams to maintain insulation levels at an attic access, combustion appliances, edge walls, knee walls, skylights, light fixtures, etc.
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<li>Additional Air Sealing and Attic insulation recommendations may include sealing all accessible top/bottom plates, gypsum board seams, sub-floor seams, rim joist perimeters, electrical wire holes, gas/plumbing line holes, duct boots, etc. to decrease air leakage and to prevent heat loss and heat gain.Installing insulation attic rulers every 6-8 feet apart, per manufacturer requirements, provide a quick visual reference of how much insulation is located in an attic.</li>
<li>Insulation recommendations to apply spray foam, loose fill cellulose, or fiberglass insulation in the attic, with proper air density and height will be made according to specifics regulated by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) where a home is located.</li>
<li>When a contracted work scope is finished, a contractor may leave a certificate of completion in the attic with the manufacturer’s specifications, warranties, MSDS sheets, so that any technician that enters the area in the future knows what they are looking at and working with.</li>
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<p><span style="color: #339966;">Ready to make your home more comfortable and efficient?</span></p>
<p>Sometimes hiring a professional to do Air Sealing and Attic insulation as well as updating your homes energy envelope is recommended. To find out more call 678-528-7115 or <a href="http://aladdininsulation.com"><strong>aladdininsulation.com</strong></a></p>
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