Questions
Everything we get asked, and where it is answered.
104 questions. Each one links to the page that answers it properly, with the sources, rather than repeating a shorter version here.
Attic insulation
What a job is priced on, what the state code asks for, and how to read what is already up there.
- How much does attic insulation cost?
- Why can't a contractor quote attic insulation over the phone?
- What R-value does an attic in Brevard County need?
- What reduces the cost of an attic insulation job in Florida?
- Why don't you publish attic insulation prices?
- How long does attic insulation last?
- Does attic insulation expire?
- How can I tell if my attic insulation needs replacing?
- What causes attic insulation to fail?
- What is the best attic insulation for Florida?
- Should I air seal my attic before adding insulation?
- What is the difference between air sealing and insulation?
- Should you air seal an attic before adding insulation?
- Where does air leak from a house into the attic?
- How much does attic air sealing save in Florida?
- How do I make sure air sealing is in an insulation quote?
- How does the FPL insulation rebate work?
- How much is the FPL ceiling insulation rebate?
- Who qualifies for the FPL insulation rebate?
- Do you need a specific contractor for the FPL insulation rebate?
- Is The Attic Monkeys an FPL Participating Independent Contractor?
- How long does attic insulation last?
- What does attic insulation cost?
- How much insulation should a Florida attic have?
- Can you add new insulation on top of what is already there?
- How long does a blown-in job take?
- Will this actually lower my power bill?
- Does blown-in fiberglass settle?
- Is it safe to have in the house?
- Batt or blown-in, which one do I need?
- Does batt insulation help with noise between rooms?
- Can batt go over existing insulation?
- What is GREENGUARD Gold certification?
- Do I need a vapor barrier in Florida?
Insulation removal
When the old material has to come out, and when topping over it is the cheaper right answer.
- How much does it cost to remove attic insulation?
- Does old attic insulation always have to be removed?
- When does attic insulation have to be removed instead of topped up?
- What determines the cost of attic insulation removal?
- Can you still get the FPL rebate if your insulation has failed?
- How do I know if my insulation needs removing instead of topping up?
- There are rodents in my attic. Does the insulation have to come out?
- How messy is a vac-out?
- Do I have to leave the house?
- How long does an attic vac-out take?
- Can you put the new insulation in the same day?
Dryer vents
Why a load needs two cycles, how often a vent needs clearing, and what Florida code requires of the run.
- Why is my dryer not drying clothes in one cycle?
- Why does a dryer need two cycles to dry one load?
- What are the signs of a clogged dryer vent?
- How dangerous is a clogged dryer vent?
- How do I know if the problem is the dryer vent or the dryer?
- What does a dryer vent cleaning visit include?
- How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
- How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
- What makes a dryer vent need cleaning more often?
- Is there a season when dryer vents need more attention in Florida?
- What does dryer vent cleaning cost?
- How long does dryer vent cleaning take?
- What are the code requirements for a dryer vent?
- Why do dryer vent code requirements matter to a homeowner?
- How long is a dryer vent allowed to be in Florida?
- What material and size does a dryer vent have to be?
- Where is a dryer vent allowed to terminate?
- What happens if my dryer vent does not meet code?
- How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
- What are the signs my dryer vent is clogged?
- Can I just clean it myself with a kit?
- How long does it take?
- Do you clean the dryer itself?
Attic heat, ventilation and humidity
How hot it actually gets up there, how much ventilation the code asks for, and what makes a house feel damp.
- How hot does an attic get in summer?
- How hot does an attic get in Florida?
- How does attic heat affect your electric bill?
- What is the most effective way to reduce attic heat?
- Are attic fans worth it?
- How do I find out where my attic stands?
- How much attic ventilation do I need?
- How much attic ventilation does Florida code require?
- How do you calculate attic ventilation net free area?
- Do you need both soffit vents and ridge vents?
- Can attic insulation block soffit vents?
- Can an attic have too much ventilation in Florida?
- Why is my house humid with the air conditioning running?
- What indoor humidity level should a house be at?
- Can attic problems make a house humid?
- What causes high humidity in a house with the AC running?
- How do I reduce humidity in my house?
- Does humidity damage attic insulation?
Garages
What insulating one changes, what it does not, and the surface most people skip.
- Is it worth insulating a garage in Florida?
- What R-value does a garage need in Florida?
- Should you insulate the wall between the garage and the house?
- Is it worth insulating a garage in Florida?
- Should you insulate a garage ceiling?
- Can you air condition an insulated garage?
- Is insulating a garage in Florida actually worth it?
- Will insulating make my garage cool?
- What about the garage door itself?
- The room over my garage is always hot. Is this the fix?
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Question not on the list?
Ask it on the phone or on the quote form. If we cannot answer it without seeing your attic, we will say that instead of guessing.