Oct 24, 2011 | Insulation
It’s not too late to be eligible for the 2011 Federal Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency. One of the Energy Star qualified products is the attic insulation that is offered by Northwest Exterminating, TAP Insulation. TAP Insulation is a loose-fill cellulose insulation made up of 87% recycled newsprint. TAP not only provides pest protection but also has sound barrier qualities as well as energy savings.
The tax credit will expire on December 31, 2011. To be eligible for the tax credit, TAP must be installed to an existing home and your principal residence. New construction and rentals DO NOT qualify. With the tax credit you will receive 10% of the cost up to $500 or a specific amount from $50-$300.
The 2011 tax credit is just one of the many benefits that you receive when you install TAP attic insulation to your home. Adding adequate insulation is one of the most cost-effective home improvements that you can do. For a list of benefits or more information on TAP Insulation click HERE. Call Northwest Exterminating for professional service!
Oct 21, 2011 | Insulation
Don’t just take our word for it. See what some of our customers are saying about TAP Insulation!
“I was amazed at how efficient the insulation was handled. Actually, I thought there would be a terrible mess in the installment process because of the very fine and light material they were installing. Quite the opposite happened as the workers were very careful not to let the insulation fall back into the living areas. They were very pleasant to work with and very careful not to damage anything. As they worked, they kept the floor clean and all three were very professional. They made certain everything was picked up and the living area clean before departing. Thank you very much for the great installation, and I look forward to cutting the cost of my utility bill over the coming year.” ~B. Warden
“I have recently had TAP installed in my attic. Before it was put in, my heater would come on about every 15 minutes for long periods of time. Since the installation, the frequency and length has been greatly reduced. The staff, both sales and office, and the installation team were very professional and handled the process with the expertise I expected. It was performed with as little disturbance as possible to my daily routine. The installation team was on time and had the job done in the amount of time they told me it would take. I am looking forward to reduced heating and air conditioning bills. Thanks for a great job and a great product!” ~M. Price
“We recently had problems with raccoons and as a result needed to have insulation replaced in our home. I would like to bring to your attention the outstanding customer service we received from your representative. His professional and courteous attitude and expert knowledge in handling our specific issues were very important to our complete customer satisfaction. We would also like to thank the crew, who removed the old insulation and installed the TAP Insulation, for a tremendous job. They were prompt, worked tirelessly to complete the job, and cleaned up afterward. The crew was courteous and respectful. We appreciate having personnel like this crew working in our home. We are completely satisfied with the product and services rendered by your company. We will look forward to patronizing Northwest Exterminating whenever the need arises.” ~L. Galloway
Oct 17, 2011 | Insulation
Having TAP Insulation (or Energy Star Insulation) installed in your attic is a benefit to your home as well as yourself. When you have TAP installed, a Northwest Exterminating professional will check the current r-value (indicates an insulation’s resistance to heat flow) in your attic and let you know how much TAP Insulation will be needed to bring your home to the Department of Energy’s standards. The Department of Energy recommends an r-value of 49 with a minimum of 30. Once you have been notified how much insulation you will need, TAP insulation will be added to the current insulation in your attic.
Attics are known to be housing for invaders like wildlife, rodents and pests. Oftentimes, the attic insulation is damaged by these un-welcomed visitors by moving the insulation or contaminating it with their urine and fecal matter. Northwest Exterminating will remove any contaminated insulation and replace it with TAP Insulation to rid your home of any health risk that contaminated insulation may cause.
TAP Insulation offers several benefits to the homeowner:
- Immediate Return on Your Investment – Typical to see anywhere from 20-38% savings on your energy bills!
- 10% Tax Credit in 2011 – Homeowners can claim a 10% tax credit (or up to $500) on the installation investment, if TAP is installed in 2011.
- Permanent Pest Protection in Attic – Roaches, ants, and other pests like to nest in attics. TAP Insulation controls these unwanted invaders.
- Fire Safety – TAP is treated with a fire-retardant that forms a charred surface which, when burned, limits the spread of fire.
- Year-round comfort – TAP allows you to keep more consistent temperatures throughout the seasons.
- A Break for Your HVAC System – With proper insulation, your heating and cooling systems will not have to work as hard.
- A GREEN Solution – Insulating your home with TAP saves landfill space and conserves energy used in your home.
Call Northwest Exterminating for the best insulation for your home!
Jan 7, 2011 | Insulation
This is a blog that was originally posted in October 2011 but with record low temperatures we thought it was worth a re-post!
Below is a photo from a customer who recently had TAP Insulation installed in their attic. This picture was taken in late October of 2010 during one of our early cold snaps.
House without TAP (left) vs. House WITH TAP (right)
The house on the right belongs to our customer. Notice that his roof is still covered in ice while his neighbor’s house is thawed out. The reason for this is that the TAP Insulation on our customer’s house is keeping all of the warm air trapped into the living areas instead of escaping through the attic. When the warm air from your heating system escapes from the attic, it melts the ice on the roof which means that all of the hard work that your heating system is doing is not being used efficiently. Properly insulating your attic can save you between 20-38% on your energy bills by ensuring that your HVAC system is not being overworked.
For more information on TAP Insulation click HERE.
Feb 28, 2024 | Insulation
We can often view our Tennessee attic as just a place to store our extra belongings, but if it’s not managed or taken care of properly, our home can be negatively impacted. With fluctuating climates in Tennessee, your attic insulation should be working to keep your home either cool or warm depending on the outside temperature. If you notice that you tend to change your thermostat more often than usual, this could be a sign that your attic is poorly insulated. Let’s review the benefits of insulating your attic!
Attic Insulation Benefits
Room Temperatures Are Consistent
An insulated attic can ensure you and your family’s overall comfort inside! If your attic isn’t properly insulated, you might notice that your rooms fluctuate in temperature, causing you to change the thermostat and, in return, overwork your system and cause HVAC inefficiencies.
Save on Energy Bills & HVAC Repairs
Your well-insulated attic will cool and heat your home, reducing your energy bills annually! Since your attic is insulated, your HVAC doesn’t have to work as hard to regulate your home’s temperatures, easily heating it during the winter and cooling it off during the summer. An insulated attic will also help extend the life of your HVAC system and avoid costly repairs, improving the performance and operation overall.
Deter Pests
Insulation can act as a barrier, seal your attic, and keep unwelcome guests like roaches, ants, and other pests from entering your home. Some insulation is also coated in boric acid and can affect pests by causing a disruption to their stomachs and affect their nervous system and in return keep them from infesting. Old insulation can also harbor nests and droppings in them, which can contain disease and cause health risks to your family, making it important to update or replace your insulation.
If you’re ready to replace your attic’s insulation, consider reaching out to a pest control company near you for a free quote!
