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Racine Home Insulators, LLC is a leading contractor of sound proofing services. We sound proof and insulate exterior and interior walls (such as around bathrooms and  between units) and ceilings to greatly reduce sound transmission.  After years of experience and … Continue reading

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Insulation contractors in Racine and Kenosha should not remove or disturb any amount of vermiculite insulation unless they are certified to do so.  Racine Home Insulators, LLC is a certified Asbestos Contractor and we are experienced at working in vermiculite … Continue reading

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Vermiculite insulation is a material commonly found in attics in Racine and Kenosha.  Unfortunately, vermiculite insulation can contain Asbestos.  If someone tells you they will sample your vermiculite for asbestos, politely ask them to leave.  Anybody trained to work with … Continue reading

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One of the most common style of home that Racine Home Insulators, LLC retrofits with insulation is the 1-1/2 story home with a finished attic.  This is a very common style in Racine and Kenosha. The finished attic consists of … Continue reading

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Racine Home Insulators, LLC offers a unique method of installing the cellulose insulation in new construction homes. The system is called ParPac and this system uses a 3 ply plastic membrane that is reinforced with tire thread. The membrane does … Continue reading

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Insulation Materials: Cellulose vs Fiberglass

The Colorado Study Energy Conservation vs. Fiberglass The University of Colorado at Denver School of Architecture and Planning studied the energy conservation efficiency of two test buildings that differed only in the insulation systems that had been installed. Building “A” … Continue reading

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Insulating exterior walls: Proper methods for older homes

How are the exterior  walls of older homes  insulated? If you are planning to insulate the walls of an existing home be sure to choose the proper method. Fiberglass is most common in new construction homes where batts can be … Continue reading

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Insulating your attic in Racine and Kenosha? Be sure to air seal first

What is Air Sealing? Air sealing is the practice of creating an air barrier between your living space and the outside. The air sealing barrier should be just inside what is commonly referred to as the thermal barrier (your insulation). … Continue reading

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