Go up to the attic on a hot summer day. Chances are you will be met with a blast of hot, humid air. Have you ever wondered if your attic ventilation affects your air conditioner’s efficiency? Under ventilation causes your air conditioner to work harder. This makes it more difficult to keep the upper …
Attic Ventilation Improves Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency Read More
An attic insulation inspection can create a more comfortable home. A properly insulated attic can create a more comfortable home by regulating heat transfer and preventing air leaks. Air flows from warmer areas to colder ones. During the winter, heated air from inside your home naturally tries to escape to the cooler air outside. During summer, the hot …
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As a roofer for the past 25 + years, Chad Muth knows quite a few tips for winterizing your home. Here’s Chad’s top 5 tips for your winterizing your home, areas you should focus on when preparing for another harsh Columbus, Ohio winter. Start At The Top When Winterizing Your Home Clean all debris off …
Most homeowners don’t know how important attic insulation is for their home. Attic insulation makes your home as energy efficient as possible. Chances are your home doesn’t have enough. Bringing your home up to modern standards will slow heat transfer. At Muth and Company Roofing, we know the value of making sure you have adequate …
The benefits of an attic ventilation inspection can help identify opportunities to help you save money on your energy bills. When your rooms are stuffy or humid, you can tell you lack ventilation. In these cases, you can open the window or turn on the ceiling fan and your problem is fixed. Lack of attic …
If your home is lacking in the insulation department, insulating the attic should be at the top of your home maintenance to-do list, no matter the time of year. Before you know it, spring will be here, followed by the heat and humidity of summer. If your home isn’t well-insulated, you’re going to end up …
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“Prevention is the best medicine” is as true in roofing as it is in healthcare. The highly trained roofers at Muth & Company Roofing are always happy to assist you with any roofing need, but we also want to help you save money where we can. That’s why we highly recommend routine roof maintenance that …
With summer wrapping up and nights starting to get cooler, now is the time to start thinking about getting your home ready for colder weather. If you’re dreading the thought of high heating bills this winter, there is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to lower them: increasing the amount of insulation in your attic.
As winter drags on and utility bills grow ever higher, smart homeowners start to look for ways to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. One of the quickest and easiest ways to save on energy costs is to upgrade your attic insulation. The problem many homeowners run into, however, is not knowing which type …
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For many years, technology has been continually evolving, changing the way we communicate with coworkers, friends and family across the world. The newest gadgets and technologies have begun to focus not only on the way we interact with each other, but also on how we interact with our homes. Unique smart home devices are not …
With many regions in the eastern part of the country experiencing colder-than-average temperatures this winter, homeowners are more eager than ever to find ways to save energy in order to offset higher energy bills. Unfortunately, many people believe energy myths that actually cost them money. Here are a few that you should be aware of, …
If you own a home, you know that the costs of maintaining it can add up quickly. Along with routine seasonal maintenance, there always seems to be something that needs fixed, replaced or updated. As a homeowner, it’s always a good idea to try to save money by getting two projects done at once, so …
3 Reasons to Replace Attic Insulation When You Get a New Roof Read More
Attic insulation is an essential component that helps determine your home’s energy efficiency. Not only does it keep your home warm and toasty during cold weather, insulation also helps keep hot air out in the summer, controls moisture levels and even helps block out noise. Unfortunately, no insulation lasts indefinitely, so it will need to …
If you’ve recently had your attic inspected, you may have been informed that your insulation is inadequate. This is particularly common in older homes (10+ years), which typically have 3-6 inches of attic insulation instead of the 18 inches recommended by Muth & Company Roofing. If it’s time to get the R-value of your attic …
What Blown-In Attic Insulation Is, and Why You Should Get It Read More
Home energy costs eat up a large part of a homeowner’s budget every month, especially in the winter. As part of Energy Action Month, Muth and Company Roofing would like to share some quick and easy tips that will help you save energy (and money) in your home this season.
It’s not just your HVAC system that will be keeping you and your family warm this winter; your home will be getting plenty of help from the insulation behind your walls and roof too. Before you replenish any old stocks of insulation, however, it may help to be aware of the different kinds available …
The Types of Insulation Your Columbus Roofing Contractors at Muth Can Install Read More
The solid-state condition of any roof is not just determined by the quality of the roofing materials installed. Underlying factors like insulation and ventilation are just as critical, the Herald-Standard of Uniontown, PA notes. Homeowners are often interested in projects to improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes, particularly those that may increase the curb …
An Improved Ventilation for Sturdier Home Roofing in Columbus, Ohio Read More
Muth & Co. wants you to know about a great way to save some green while making your Columbus Ohio roofing system work more efficiently! Through 2013, the federal government is offering a tax credit for qualifying purchases of insulation. An eligible purchase between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 qualifies you for a …
Through 2013, Get a Tax Credit for Adding Insulation to Columbus Ohio Roofing Read More
In addition to making big headlines, the “fiscal cliff” law (officially known as The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012) passed at the beginning of the year extended energy tax credits for homeowners through 2013. If you’re considering replacement of Columbus roofing this year, keep in mind that certain GAF ENERGY STAR®-qualified asphalt shingles qualify …
Earn a $500 Federal Energy Tax Credit for ENERGY STAR®-Qualified Columbus Roofing Read More
No matter the time of year, insulating your attic should be at the top of your home maintenance “to-do” list. Columbus has a few more weeks of winter weather, then spring will be here, followed by summer heat and humidity. If your home isn’t well insulated, you’ll pay too much in winter heating bills AND …
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Recently I blogged about ice damming and signs that this serious problem is affecting your Columbus roofing. This week, we’ll take a look at smart precautions you can take to prevent ice damming and, as a result, roof leaks. There are several ways to prevent ice damming, many of which focus on controlling energy loss. …
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