About Jason Porter
Jason Porter is Vice President of Operations at Standard and has over 25 years in the insulation and construction industry. He is a BPI-certified energy auditor and is the company’s leading expert in insulation and energy efficiency for homeowners and renters and the Mohawk Valley and the Capital Region.
How Does Fiberglass Insulation Work
Before fiberglass insulation, the go-to insulating materials for homes and other buildings included mud, horsehair, straw, and wool — all highly-combustible materials. When fiberglass insulation was created in the early… Continue Reading
Will Spray Foam Insulation Work in My Ithaca, NY Home?
Have you been considering a renovation for your home? No doubt you want to make your renovation dollars go as far as possible toward increasing the aesthetic value of your… Continue Reading
How to Choose a Reliable Spray Foam Insulation Contractor for Your Utica, NY Home
Have you been experiencing chilly conditions in your home in the winter, sweltering heat in the summer, uncomfortable drafts and exorbitant utility bills? Then chances are, your home isn’t as… Continue Reading
Need to Add Attic Insulation to Your Syracuse, NY Home? Here Are 5 Ways to Tell
Although El Nino has let us off the hook a bit this winter, most of the time Syracuse, NY winters are much colder and severe. Even though we’ve enjoyed higher… Continue Reading
Spray Foam: A Cure for the Syracuse, NY Cold
If thoughts of those chilly days and nights last winter have you wondering what you can do to be a little more comfortable in your Syracuse, NY area home or… Continue Reading
Older Insulation Methods – Can They Cause Harm?
When people choose to install their own insulation, sometimes it seems like the obvious benefit is financial savings. While you may save some money by installing insulation yourself in the… Continue Reading
Cellulose – How This Super Insulation Can Help Your Home
Cellulose insulation, commonly referred to as "blown-in insulation", is a green, plant-based insulating material used in wall and roof cavities to separate the inside and outside of your home thermally… Continue Reading
Benefits of Insulating Your Three-Season Room
Generally speaking, three-season rooms are fully enclosed, but uninsulated, sitting areas and porches, that are meant to be used spring, summer and fall. Of course, living in this Northern climate,… Continue Reading