FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

  • How long does it take to get a permit from a municipality?

    Everything will depend on the city or county you are located at. Anywhere from 7 to 30 days. In rare cases it can take a little longer.

  • Does Avatar Contractor count with a contractor’s license and general liability insurance?

    Yes. We are licensed to provide any type of residential and commercial constructions, and also count with our general liability insurance.

  • How long does Avatar Contractor take to have my estimate ready?

    Generally our turnaround time is between 4 to 7 days for small to medium sized projects.  Larger, or a more involved projects will take longer due to their complexity.

  • Why are more home owners doing energy upgrades in this economy rather than remodeling a kitchen or bathroom?
    Great question. As the real estate values continue to decline, more people are upgrading their current homes rather than buying another home. It’s common knowledge in the contractors’ media outlets that rate of investment on other projects such a new kitchen or bathrooms only are getting ROI respectively, from 67 cents down to 47 cents per dollar spent on those upgrades. Whereas given the uncertain energy situation, you can have a 2-5 year rate of return, less maintenance on HVAC equipment, plus hedging the future cost of energy bills. These savings can account up to thousands in a relatively short time.
  • Are the Technologies you use “approved”?
    •Savings anywhere from 8% – 50% (depending on what energy package suits you!) •More comfortable living spaces. •Increasing your shingle life up to 50% •Protecting the wood structure from extreme heat damages. •Reducing the greenhouse effects and your carbon footprint •Increased Resell values •Better mortgage refinancing. Some banks like Bank of America and •Citibank offer $ 1,000.00 off closing cost to help pay for a certified energy home…

  • Do you do installation of your product lines?
    Yes, we have installed our products in thousands of homes throughout the Southeast. We take pride in the fact we have been installing reflective insulation just about longer than anyone else in Georgia or the Carolinas. Our contractors take extra measures that most do not, such as always cleaning up during and after installations, and offering final inspections to the home owner to inspect your new energy investment.

  • Are the Technologies you use “approved”?

    All of the approaches and technologies we incorporate are proven, passive, IEEE recommended or meets ASTM codes, Department of Energy and Energy Star approved, UL listed and exceeds or meets the state builder’s code.

  • I just built or bought a new house, Does my house have the DOE recommended R-values?
    It depends on whether you had them upgrade the insulation package. Builders only use the Builder’s code when insulating unless otherwise noted on contract. The Georgia builder’s code only calls for levels of r-19 in walls, R-30 in attics. Please check with your local codes. Hint: only the extreme North Georgia requires R-38!

  • How often do I need to add insulation if I have Global Energy Shield reflective insulation?

    It depends. If it was added on top of the mineral insulation, then never, as it is a one-time application. Ideally, you want to start with at least r-30 mineral insulation before applying the Global Energy Shield.

  • My bonus room over the garage is always hot or cold?
    This is in the top five complaints from home owners in Georgia! It can be tricky. Our auditors can properly diagnose the issues at your location. Due to the fact 5 out of 6 walls, floors, and ceilings are exposed to outside temperatures you need to have higher than the states builders’ code requirements (requirements for what? Insulation? Siding?). For example, you should have insulated garage doors and fully insulated dormer closets.