by | Aug 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Best practice is one of two moves: insulate the sloped roof so the triangular attic behind your knee wall joins your home’s conditioned space, or, if that’s not practical, air-seal and insulate the knee wall itself with a durable rigid-board backer and blocked joist...
by | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
The federal attic insulation tax credit is gone for any project placed in service after December 31, 2025. If your insulation, air sealing, or related building envelope work went in during 2025, you can still claim it on your 2025 return, but there’s no federal credit...
by | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, compressing fiberglass batts matters, and in most cases it lowers the total insulating power of your wall or ceiling cavity. Squeezing a batt into a tighter space raises its R-value per inch, but shrinking the thickness costs you more than that gain buys back....
by | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
For most homeowners, the fastest way to fix a hot, cold, or noisy garage is insulating the ceiling to a solid R-30 to R-49 (depending on your climate) and air-sealing every penetration before the insulation goes in. Skipping the air-sealing step is the single biggest...
by | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Call or book online before noon and most licensed inspectors, including The Attic Genius, can still fit you into a same-day slot. Morning bookings get a full walkthrough with daylight to spare; afternoon calls usually mean a shorter visit or a late-day report. You’ll...
by | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Expect to pay several dollars per linear foot for professionally installed rim joist insulation, or a few hundred to a few thousand dollars for a typical single-story home’s full perimeter. Closed-cell spray foam sits at the top of that range and is usually the right...
