Hill Country Insulation is a certified expert in energy efficiency and home performance. We want you to understand our recommendations. Our blog will help inform your decisions on what improvements you should make to your home in order to save money, stay comfortable year-round and reduce your carbon footprint.

If you have a specific question or would like to learn more about an aspect of building science, let us know. We want to provide you with the information you need to make your home the best it can be!

Home With Insulation
June 12, 2017

For homeowners in the greater Austin area, the coming of summer means doing everything possible to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Many believe that the answer exists in a new HVAC system, and upgrading your air conditioner may indeed be a great way to keep the hot outside air at bay.

However, installing new air conditioning equipment on its own simply isn’t enough to get the job done properly. Even the best air conditioner will need help to operate at peak capacity, and the solution can be found in insulating before installing your new equipment.

home efficiency audit
May 23, 2017

As a homeowner in the greater Austin TX area, you want to invest money in your home wisely. Maybe you’re giddy with excitement at the thought of renovating the kitchen or upgrading the bathroom, but will you see a return on investment?

infrared camera view Hill Country Insulation
October 12, 2016
When you go to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned or go to get your car serviced at the dealership, part of the reason you go is to get an expert opinion in assessing whether everything is healthy and in working order. The same concept can be applied to your home.
attic Texas Hill Country Insulation
October 12, 2016
Your attic may be the place in your home dedicated to storing boxes of old photos or past Christmas decorations. It’s an area that you probably don’t give much thought to, but when it comes to energy efficiency, it’s actually surprisingly important.

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I've worked with Hill Country Insulation for the past 4 years and they have been prompt, courteous, and passed inspections in a timely manner. Here recently, we have worked with them in performing our City of Austin Energy Audits and have begun having them do the HERS ratings.

Dale Thornton, BDB Ventures
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