The Hidden Benefit of Spray Foam: Structural Strength
Spray foam is an innovative way to insulate residential and commercial properties with various unique benefits including reducing moisture penetration, blocking drafts, and having the ability to conform to any shape. It’s particularly perfect for spots that are harder to insulate like crawl spaces, pipes, and tight corners! One additional benefit that many probably don’t […]
Spray Foam Insulation: What is it & Why You Need it
Having a properly insulated home or building is essential for staying warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and saving money on costly energy bills. Finding the right insulation for you can make all the difference in whether or not these are done successfully. When choosing your insulation, many contractors may recommend spray foam […]
Save on Energy Costs with Northstar
Energy costs in the Northland can put a significant strain on your bank account, particularly when your home isn’t properly insulated. A well-insulated home often gains a higher market value and at least a break-even return at time of sale. When we insulate homes, most homeowners see a significant drop in their heating and cooling […]
4 Things to Improve the Comfort of Your Home this Winter
The heat that you pay for during the winter doesn’t just stay inside your home. When you’re home isn’t properly insulated, the warm air spills out windows, doors, floors, and even electrical sockets. Even if you don’t feel air seeping through the window cracks, buildings can still be drafty causing your heat to escape. At […]
Insulation for Older Homes
When thinking about insulation for older homes, the attic might be a part of your home that you don’t spend any time thinking about. It’s up there, but you don’t know what’s actually up there. While the attic might be a place you ignore going in your home, you shouldn’t let that stop you from […]
5 Signs that Your Home is not Properly Insulated
When you first move into a home there are a lot of projects that pop up. After you’ve lived in your home for a while, you might see signs that your home is not properly insulated. Like the squeaky bottom step on your stairs, or the way the windows shut. When your home isn’t properly […]
Prevent Irritants with Properly Installed Insulation
Have you ever walked into a home and immediately started sneezing? The indoor comfort of a home has a lot to do with the quality and age of insulation. When considering how to best provide comfort in your home, insulation and air sealing can be the first lines of defense against allergy causing irritants. Here are […]
What It’s Like Working with Us
3 Reasons Why Our Clients Love Their Experience Everyone knows you can’t choose your family members, but you can choose your friends. When you hire a team for your new project, remember that you have that same choice. Committing to a friendship or a project is a big deal and should be built on trust […]
Typical Mold Spots
Mold is a type of fungus that comes from microscopic spores floating in the air. Typical mold spots are areas that collect moisture or have temperature swings that can cause condensation or dampness on the surfaces. Molds can grow on any surface and then rapidly reproduce through spores becoming visible to the naked human eye. […]
Weather Warming Up – Do These 4 Things to Check Your House for Poor Insulation
Summer checkup When the summer comes around, that means it’s a great time of year to start looking over your home and checking for any effects of poor insulation. Here’s a simple list of the things that you could be looking for in your own house. Exterior – Make sure that your gutters are clear, […]