we are spending a lot of money tiring to heat our apartment, can it be due to lack of insulation?
When it comes time to paint aluminum siding, the secret to success is choosing the right paints for the jobIn this case, you will need an oil-based paint as well as an acrylic-based paintThe oil paint will act as a barrier between the acrylic and the aluminum itselfThis precautionary step is necessary due to the fact that acrylic paints contains ammoniaAmmonia and aluminum cannot come in contact with each other because it will create a gasThis gas will then form small bubbles between the surface and the paint itselfwhich may lead to premature peeling and fadingThe remedy for this is to properly prepare and prime the aluminum siding surface with an oil primer and then finishing with the acrylic.
Your home’s energy bills are determined by two factors: 1The severity of temperature extremes (hot or cold) in summer and winter for the area in which you live2How well your home keeps the temperature you want IN and keeps the temperature extremes outside your home OUTEnergy efficiency starts with insulating your attic, the area just under your roof Radiant barrier foil reflects 97% of radiant heat (either keeping it in during the winter or keeping it out during the summer)It is the least-expensive energy improvement you can make in your home or apartment.
