Since 2008, Hill Country Insulation has been providing homeowners with services to improve their homes, making buildings more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy. In order to help you find the answers you're looking for, we've compiled a list of the answers to our most frequently asked questions.
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A: Attics, outside walls, basement walls, floors over unheated garages or porches, cathedral ceilings and knee walls should all be well insulated. In addition, areas in between interior walls, ceilings and floors should be insulated for additional temperature and sound control.
A home efficiency audit is also known as an energy audit or home energy assessment. During the assessment, Hill Country Insulation professionals can pinpoint areas where your home may be losing energy, such as insufficient insulation, air leaks, poorly sealed ductwork or inadequate ventilation. Based on the findings, you'll receive recommendations to improve comfort, reduce energy leakage and enhance overall home performance.
A home efficiency audit allows us to take a whole-home approach rather than focus on only one part of a structure. The best part? At Hill Country Insulation, we offer FREE home efficiency audits to help homeowners in Greater Austin and beyond understand how to make homes more comfortable and energy efficient.
A: Many Austin homes are under-insulated, according to today's standards. Adding insulation above the minimum requirements helps to increase energy savings, provide greater noise control and control moisture to extend the lifespan of your home.
A: R-value or thermal resistance is cumulative, so if your Texas home's insulation is already in good shape, it may just need to be added to. However, insulation can degrade over time, so older insulation will probably need to be fully removed before new insulation is installed. Our expert team will determine what is right for your home and if insulation removal is needed.
A: The amount of insulation your home needs is dependent on several factors, including the age of your home, its construction style and its cooling and heating sources. Generally however, for attics in the Austin area, our goal is to achieve R-49 (based on the U.S. DOE's standards).
A: There are different types of insulation on the market that can be used in various locations in a home. Hill Country Insulation can expertly install the right kind of insulation to fit the needs of your home.
A: Yes, homes can be sealed too tightly. The solution to this issue is to add appropriate ventilation. This will allow some fresh air in and keep indoor air quality high. Unfortunately, many homesin Texas have exorbitant amounts of air leakage that results in serious energy waste and high bills for their owners. A blower door test can determine just how much air leakage is occurring in your home.
A: In order for insulation to perform, it must be installed correctly. Proper insulation pays in the form of lower heating and cooling bills and reduced HVAC usage. You can also benefit with added comfort and increased home value. Professional installers are highly trained in the art of home efficiency, meeting building codes and achieving high R-values. We also know how to install insulation safely and effectively, helping you enjoy the results quickly.
A: A radiant barrier is made of a highly reflective material that helps reflect heat radiating from the sun onto your roof and into your home. In a climate like Texas, studies show that radiant barriers can reduce home cooling costs by 5-10%. Along with insulation and air sealing, your home could save a lot of energy thanks to the radiant barrier, reducing your monthly bills significantly.
A: From seamless gutters to galvalume steel, different gutter materials offer unique benefits and potential drawbacks depending on the needs of your Texas home. Our Gutter Services section offers an overview of different gutter material types to help you decide which gutters are right for your home.
A: The cost of professional insulation installation in Central Texas depends on the insulation product type used and the amount needed, as well as other factors. We typically start with a home efficiency audit and determine the right energy-saving insulation solution for the unique structure. Then, we can develop an estimate for the cost of insulation installation.
A: As an Austin-based insulation company, we often hear from happy customers that their insulation upgrade has helped reduce their home heating and cooling costs. And there is research to prove it: The EPA estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs by air sealing their homes and adding insulation.
A: All warranties depend on the product being installed. One unique warranty Hill Country Insulation customers can receive is the industry-exclusive CEE Limited Lifetime Warranty, thanks to our status as an Owens Corning® Certified Energy Expert® professional.
Here's how it works: Hill Country's customers can receive a limited lifetime warranty on the Owens Corning® PINK® FiberglasTM product that we install AND the workmanship. The CEE Limited Lifetime Warranty can be transferred from homeowner to homeowner for the life of the home. This means a homeowner can use it as a selling point if moving in the future.
After installation, we can help assist you with registering your warranty with Owens Corning. You will then receive a Proof of Warranty.
Note: Please see actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements. For the lifetime of the Home beginning from date of installation by an Owens Corning® Certified Energy Expert®.
A: With deep ties to the local community for multiple generations, we have Hill Country in our blood. We know the climate, the styles of homes, and the energy efficiency issues and concerns of local homeowners in the Greater Austin and Hill Country region. Our locally hired crew and team lives in the same areas as the residents of homes we improve. We are committed to providing superior service, care and commitment at every step. All of our installers are extensively trained to ensure our very best work, and we put safety at the center of everything we do.
Plus, Hill Country Insulation goes above and beyond to qualify for membership in the Owens Corning® Certified Energy Expert® Program. This means our work is regularly tested to meet the highest standards, and we serve as energy performance consultants to deliver advanced solutions based on decades of building science research. We are one of a select number of contractors that can offer customers both a limited lifetime warranty on the products installed AND the workmanship. There's no other warranty like it!*
*See actual warranty for complete details, limitations and requirements. For the lifetime of the Home beginning from date of installation by an Owens Corning® Certified Energy Expert®.
A: Headquartered in Pflugerville, Hill Country Insulation proudly serves the Austin metro area and Central Texas. We understand the region's climate and codes and are committed to delivering the best of insulation and energy auditing to the area.
A: Remodeling Magazine's "Cost vs. Value" Report found that the average attic air seal and fiberglass insulation project added value to the home at resale within a year of completion, averaging 116% ROI (return on investment).
A: The length of insulation installation depends on the specifics of the project, such as whether removal is needed, which insulation product is being installed, and if air sealing is also being applied. Once we complete a free insulation estimate, we can give you a better idea of how long it will take to install your home's insulation. We will then schedule the insulation installation at a time that works best for you.
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