<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thermal Pro San Diego Blog</title><description>Insulation guides, R-value explainers, rebate stacks, and assembly-specific deep dives from San Diego County&apos;s home insulation specialists.</description><link>https://thermalprosd.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Insulation R-value by California climate zone (San Diego County guide)</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/insulation-r-value-by-climate-zone/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/insulation-r-value-by-climate-zone/</guid><description>What R-value to target for attic, wall, and floor insulation across San Diego&apos;s climate zones. Real recommendations, not just code minimums.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>r-value</category><category>attic insulation</category><category>energy savings</category></item><item><title>Mineral wool vs. fiberglass batts: when each one wins</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/mineral-wool-vs-fiberglass-batts/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/mineral-wool-vs-fiberglass-batts/</guid><description>Honest side-by-side comparison of mineral wool and fiberglass batt insulation. R-value, fire rating, sound performance, cost, and where each one earns its keep.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>batt insulation</category><category>fiberglass</category><category>mineral wool</category></item><item><title>Insulation rebates and tax credits in San Diego (2026)</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/sdge-insulation-rebates-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/sdge-insulation-rebates-2026/</guid><description>Federal 25C, SDG&amp;E, HERO, and PACE — what insulation rebates and credits actually apply in San Diego in 2026, and how to stack them.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>energy savings</category><category>r-value</category><category>attic insulation</category></item><item><title>California Title 24 insulation requirements for San Diego homes</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/title-24-insulation-requirements-san-diego/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/title-24-insulation-requirements-san-diego/</guid><description>What Title 24 actually requires for attic, wall, and floor insulation in San Diego. Climate zones, R-value minimums, and when the rules apply.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>r-value</category><category>attic insulation</category><category>energy savings</category></item><item><title>Attic insulation removal cost in San Diego (2026)</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/attic-insulation-removal-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/attic-insulation-removal-cost/</guid><description>What insulation removal actually costs in San Diego — by condition, by attic size, and by contamination type. Honest ranges, no upsell.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>insulation removal</category><category>rodent damage</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Dense-pack wall insulation: how to insulate empty walls without ripping drywall</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/dense-pack-walls-retrofit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/dense-pack-walls-retrofit/</guid><description>Dense-pack cellulose fills closed wall cavities through small drilled holes. How it works, what it costs, and when it&apos;s the right move for an older San Diego home.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>wall insulation</category><category>dense pack</category><category>retrofit</category></item><item><title>Radiant barrier in East County: when foil actually pays back</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/radiant-barrier-east-county/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/radiant-barrier-east-county/</guid><description>When a radiant barrier earns its keep in El Cajon, Santee, and Lakeside attics — and when it doesn&apos;t. Real numbers, San Diego specifics.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>radiant barrier</category><category>attic temperature</category><category>energy savings</category></item><item><title>Garage conversion insulation: ADU rules and what code actually requires</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/garage-conversion-insulation-adu/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/garage-conversion-insulation-adu/</guid><description>How to insulate a garage conversion or ADU in San Diego — wall, ceiling, and door specs that pass plan check, and how the costs really break down.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>garage</category><category>adu</category><category>conversion</category></item><item><title>Crawlspace insulation in San Diego: vapor, rim joists, and cold floors</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/crawlspace-insulation-san-diego/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/crawlspace-insulation-san-diego/</guid><description>How crawlspaces fail thermally in San Diego, what proper insulation looks like, and when full encapsulation is worth the upgrade.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>crawlspace</category><category>vapor barrier</category><category>rim joist</category></item><item><title>Insulation removal: when you actually need it (and when you don&apos;t)</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/insulation-removal-when-needed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/insulation-removal-when-needed/</guid><description>Old attic insulation isn&apos;t always trash. A clear guide to when removal is necessary, when topping up is fine, and how to tell the difference.</description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>insulation removal</category><category>rodent damage</category><category>safety</category></item><item><title>Air-sealing first: why insulation alone won&apos;t do the job</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/air-sealing-before-insulation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/air-sealing-before-insulation/</guid><description>Insulation slows heat. Air-sealing stops the leaks that move it. The order matters — and skipping the seal is why so many insulation upgrades disappoint.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>air sealing</category><category>building envelope</category><category>energy savings</category></item><item><title>R-value, explained for San Diego homeowners</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/r-value-explained-san-diego/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/r-value-explained-san-diego/</guid><description>What R-value actually measures, what California Title 24 requires, and what number you should target for your San Diego attic, walls, and crawlspace.</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>r-value</category><category>attic insulation</category><category>energy savings</category></item><item><title>Spray foam vs. cellulose in San Diego attics: which one wins?</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/spray-foam-vs-cellulose-san-diego/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/spray-foam-vs-cellulose-san-diego/</guid><description>Honest comparison of spray foam vs. blown-in cellulose for San Diego attics. Cost per R-value, where each one wins, and which assemblies make the choice obvious.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>spray foam</category><category>blown-in</category><category>cellulose</category></item><item><title>Attic insulation cost in San Diego (2026): real numbers, real homes</title><link>https://thermalprosd.com/blog/attic-insulation-cost-san-diego-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thermalprosd.com/blog/attic-insulation-cost-san-diego-2026/</guid><description>What attic insulation actually costs across San Diego County in 2026 — by R-value, by method, and by neighborhood. Real ranges, no salesy padding.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>attic insulation</category><category>r-value</category><category>energy savings</category></item></channel></rss>