When winter begins to fade, thoughts of warm days and green grass are welcome. If you suffer from allergies, spring brings many symptoms that can make the season hard to bear. If you or someone in your home suffers from allergies, air sealing your home is one way to keep pollen, dust and other irritants out [...]
Replacing your shower door can give your bathroom a whole new look. Here are some options to consider: Frameless Shower Doors Frameless shower doors look sleek and make your bathroom appear larger and roomier. In addition, towel bars can be mounted through the glass of the shower door. Hinged Shower Doors Hinged shower [...]
For most homes, basement rim joists and box sills are a major source of energy loss. These areas are located around the perimeter of the basement ceiling where the walls of the home meet the foundation. This is one of the thinnest points in a home’s exterior, which allows outside air to easily leak into the [...]
When it comes to home insulation, the first area that comes to mind is the attic. Building airflow moves from ground to sky, naturally pulling conditioned indoor air up and out of a structure. Proper attic insulation helps keep conditioned air inside your home and helps keep your home more comfortable. When conditioned air remains inside [...]
It’s hard to think about winter weather when summer is still alive and well. Waiting until the first cold snap to get your home ready for winter makes it difficult to fully prepare for cold weather. It also can mean another season of energy bills that are higher than necessary. Get ahead of the curve and [...]
The Hayes Company is more than just insulation! We are also Kansas City’s fireplace experts. We recently hosted a two-day Fireplace Showcase where we had a great turnout! Over 100 builders and contractors came from around Kansas City to view our updated fireplace showroom and see the newest fireplace designs and models. Manufacturer representatives were on [...]
The Hayes Company is very proud to celebrate 40 years in business. When the company was founded in 1978, I didn’t realize the journey on which business ownership and this industry would take me. When I was young I knew I wanted to own my own business. I think it was the idea of leading a [...]
Do you or someone you love suffer from asthma or asthma-related attacks? It’s estimated that 26 million Americans are affected by asthma or asthma-related conditions. It’s proven that these attacks have a direct link to air quality — and air sealing your home can help. In the lungs of asthma sufferers, swollen airways become extra sensitive [...]
Whether you are remodeling your bathroom or it’s simply due for maintenance, choosing a shower door can feel like a complicated and tedious task. A shower door is designed to contain water and steam and also is a significant component of bathroom design. Choosing a shower door is often the final piece of a bathroom design [...]
When temperatures begin to drop, it's time to get your home ready for winter. Here's a quick checklist to keep your house—and property—in peak condition this winter. Improve Your Windows Old and inefficient windows leak conditioned air. Switch out your window screens for storm windows—if you have them—before the frigid temps kick in. This swap will [...]
