How to Prevent Roof Ice Dams with Insulation and Air Sealing
Learn how to prevent winter roof damage with the best insulation for cold climates in Buffalo, NY, and keep your home warmer and safer all season.
Understanding Spray Foam Benefits for Buffalo’s Older Homes
Spray foam insulation for older homes in Buffalo helps seal air leaks, block moisture, and keep rooms warmer without changing the home’s charm.
Steps to Stop Basement Walls from Freezing in Buffalo
Learn how basement insulation in Buffalo, NY helps stop drafts, seal in heat, and make your home feel warmer all winter long.
What Air Sealing Actually Fixes in Buffalo Winters
When you're in Buffalo during the winter, you feel it. Cold winds whip through your yard. Snow piles up overnight. And inside older homes, heating systems run nonstop just to keep things bearable. That’s when you start noticing something isn’t right. Some rooms are...
Guide to Upgrading Attic Insulation in Older Buffalo Homes
Older homes across the Buffalo region often carry charm, solid bones, and unfortunately, cold attic floors. When winter hits hard, those upstairs bedrooms can feel drafty no matter how high the thermostat is turned. It's a common problem we see in Western New York,...
Why Your Buffalo Home Still Feels Cold After Insulation
Getting insulation added to your home is supposed to make things more comfortable during Buffalo’s long, cold winters. So why does your house still feel chilly even after having insulation work done? It’s a pretty common question, especially in January when the cold...
Why Buffalo Homes Need Better Insulation Before Winter Hits Hard
Buffalo winters have a way of sneaking up fast. One day it’s just chilly, and the next thing you know, you're watching snow pile up by the foot with the wind howling outside. If your house isn’t holding onto heat the way it should, this weather can feel even more...
Why Doesn’t My Builder Use Foam Insulation?
By: John Bartlo We’ve been installing foam insulation in homes and businesses for over 15 years now. Over that time we have had very limited success in getting builders to use our product. Energsmart insulates a bunch of new build houses every year, but almost every...
Open vs. Closed Cell Foam
By: John Bartlo The spray foam industry has matured quite a bit since 2004 when we started installing here at Energsmart. A popular question from consumers continues to be: “is open cell better or closed cell?” As much as the Internet makes our lives easier, it...
Energsmart Insulation Thoughts on Flash and Batt Hybrid Systems
By: John Bartlo Energsmart and our partners often field questions regarding flash and batt (FAB) or so-called hybrid insulation systems. The general concept with FAB is to install a thin layer of closed cell spray polyurethane foam (CCSPF) to the exterior plywood or...
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