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Many homeowners in Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee qualify for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR – Level II program. This program offers a 75% savings on the cost of insulating and air sealing your home’s attic and walls. The total savings can be as high as $2,000. As a result, Racine

If your household has an income less than the amounts below, you may qualify for heating assistance and insulation services from the Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency (RKCAA). No matter if your household income is greater than or less than these amounts, please visit our resource for the Assisted Home

Insulation contractors in Racine and Kenosha should not remove or disturb any amount of vermiculite insulation unless they are certified to do so.  Racine Home Insulators, LLC is a certified Asbestos Contractor and we are experienced at working in vermiculite attics. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services states the following:

Vermiculite insulation is a material commonly found in attics in Racine, Kenosha, and the greater Milwaukee area. Unfortunately, vermiculite insulation can contain Asbestos. Anyone that is properly trained to work with vermiculite knows that there is no approved method to detect asbestos in vermiculite, so don’t waste your money on

One of the most common style of home that Racine Home Insulators, LLC retrofits with insulation is the 1-1/2 story home with a finished attic.  This is a very common style in Racine and Kenosha. The finished attic consists of separate sections that may require different sealing and insulating methods: