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Energy Bill Saver: The Fiberglass & Air Sealing Combo You Need

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Updated Dec 2023 When it comes to insulating your Madison area home, the combination of fiberglass insulation and air sealing is a powerful duo that delivers exceptional performance. In this blog post, we’ll explore the individual benefits of fiberglass insulation and air sealing and how their synergy enhances the energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air … Read more

Adding Sidewall Insulation in an Existing Home

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Updated February 2024 When winter blankets Wisconsin with its characteristic cold and snowy embrace, ensuring your home remains warm and cozy becomes a priority. Having a properly insulated home in the Badger State isn’t just a luxury, but a necessity, where frigid temperatures can plummet below zero. While many homes may have attic insulation, overlooking … Read more

Protect Your Home from Ice Dams

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Updated Sept 2023 Winter in Wisconsin is nothing short of a breathtaking spectacle, with its pristine snowscapes and frosty charm. Yet, beneath this picturesque façade lies a perilous reality. The state’s unique weather patterns, characterized by bone-chilling temperatures and heavy snowfall, pose a significant threat to homeowners: ice dams. These frozen barriers not only mar … Read more

Smart Homes Mean Smarter Energy – How Home Technology Saves Money

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The idea of smart home technology may be unfamiliar to some homeowners. Home technology puts control of basic home systems at your fingertips, either through an app or a centralized unit within the home. There are many benefits to using smart home technology:  managing home security, adjusting home lighting, and more. One significant benefit is … Read more

What to Expect When Rockweiler Insulation Insulates Your Basement Box Sills

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For most homeowners, working with a contractor can feel like a daunting experience. We want our customers to feel prepared for their installation and to make it a smooth experience for our installer team. Here are some steps to help prepare your home for adding insulation to your basement box sills: Preparation before the crew … Read more

Builders: Why Proper Insulation Installation Matters

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When you are building a customer’s new home, you pay attention to details. You want to work with subcontractors who do the same. Attention to detail matters in any building trade — it’s especially important when it comes to insulation. Poorly installed installation has a long-term impact on energy expenses and comfort, and is difficult … Read more

Things to Ask Your Insulation Contractor That You Aren’t Right Now

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Many homeowners hire insulation contractors to upgrade their attic insulation, perform air sealing, insulate basement box sills, and more. When hiring a contractor, most homeowners follow a few basic steps. These typically include getting a few quotes, asking if the contractors are insured, and checking a few references or online reviews. These are all important … Read more

Rockweiler Insulation Employee Named Installer of the Year

Aaron Calvert receiving the Job Installer of the Year Award

The team at Rockweiler Insulation is thrilled to announce Aaron Calvert received the ExCEEd on the Job Installer of the Year Award at the Owens Corning™ Certified Energy Expert® (CEE) National Meeting held in May in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ExCEEd on the Job award recognizes insulation installers who go above and beyond to ensure excellence … Read more

Continuing Education Is Important to Us! Rockweiler Hosts HPIP Regional Training.

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Rockweiler Insulation recently had the opportunity to host a free regional training in conjunction with HPIP (High Performance Insulation Professionals) for insulators and other construction professionals. Attendees learned the best techniques to achieve grade-one installation standards as well as job safety, building codes, building science, and more. It was a great opportunity for our entire organization to … Read more

U.S. Insulation Industry Contributes Billions, Supports Jobs

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A report from the American Chemistry Council was released recently during the insulation industry national policy and advocacy meeting. This report, The Contributions of Insulation to the U.S. Economy in 2016, is the most recent analysis of the massive economic impact the U.S. insulation industry has on the American economy. This report indicates that the … Read more