May is National Home Improvement Month. So, why not include residential insulation in your Twin Cities home improvement plans? Spring is actually a great time of year to consider replacing and installing your home’s insulation. When some people think of residential insulation, they assume it’s only important when they need to keep their homes warm…. Read more »
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The Many Benefits of Replacing Your Attic Insulation
Attic insulation in the Twin Cities is so important for so many reasons. With our cold winters and hot, humid summers, keeping your attic properly insulated keeps heat and air conditioning in, cutting energy bills by a possible 30%. But, just because you have insulation in your attic already, it does not mean it is… Read more »
Insulation and Proper Attic Ventilation
It is estimated that as many as 90 percent of American homes have moisture levels that exceed acceptable limits. Your home may benefit greatly from the installation of some insulation in your attic. Lewis Insulation can most certainly take a look as well as insulate your attic for you! If you feel your attic may… Read more »
Insulate that Metal Building to Keep Temperatures Regulated
At Lewis Insulation, we are frequently asked by business owners whether or not they should consider installing insulation for their Minneapolis metal-based buildings. These types of buildings are frequently found in the housing of animals (livestock), the protection of equipment (agricultural) and other general industrial tasks. Insulation can provide a wide array of benefits for… Read more »
The Science of Home Insulation
In order to comprehend how insulation works within your home, one needs to grasp the concepts of general heat flow and three instruments that make it happen: Conduction, Convection and Radiation. Conduction—Ways in which heat moves through materials. Think of pulling an item out of the oven—the heat felt through the oven mitt is an illustration… Read more »