Another popular trend in the United States housing market is converting an existing attic into livable space such as an extra bedroom or an office. It makes sense to use existing attics if the attic has enough height and space to be used as living space. Most attics were not originally intended to serve as … Read more
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If you are like a lot of clients in San Antonio that call me about converting an existing attic space into living space, then read on. The fact is that with the economy the way it is, it may be beneficial to convert your existing attic into livable square footage. There are a few key … Read more
Both Blown Insulation and Batt Insulation have pro’s and con’s to them. Are you going to do the install yourself or are you going to hire a professional? If you are planning on doing it yourself, Blown Insulation is the easiest way to go. You can rent the blowing machine from your local hardware store, … Read more
Adding Floor Insulation to the underside of your home can help lessen cold air drafts and increase the energy efficiency of your home. Many of Rhino Design Builds clients that we remodel homes for in the San Antonio area ask about the benefits of floor insulation. The gains provided by floor insulation aren’t as large … Read more
This illustration shows how common air leaks are caused in a home and where they occur. You can help stop air leaks around windows and doors with silicone caulking. Check the exterior for cracked or missing caulking. Remove the old caulking as best you can and then come back with a new bead. If you … Read more
Radiant Barrier is material that is installed in attics to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss. This reduces building heating and cooling energy usage, saving money on monthly energy bills. The potential benefit of attic radiant barrier is primarily in reducing air-conditioning cooling loads in warm or hot climates.like we have here in … Read more
A quick and easy way to see if you need more Attic Insulation is to look across your attic. If your insulation is level with or below the joists, you probably need to add more insulation(but remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate). If you don’t know what a joist is, get a … Read more
The following information is recommended by Rhino Design Build for San Antonio and surrounding areas. * Do an energy audit of your house, identifying areas where heated air is leaking out. Check around doors, windows, fireplaces, and other areas that may feel drafty. Caulk around doors and windows, weather stripping, door sweeps, plastic, and other … Read more