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Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Hurricane Harvey was the strongest storm to make landfall in the Texas Coastal Bend area since Hurricane Carla in September 1961.

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Hurricane Harvey was the strongest storm to make landfall in the Texas Coastal Bend area since Hurricane Carla in September 1961. The flooding resulting from Harvey’s flooding is one of the worst weather disasters in U.S. history. It’s estimated the storm damage will amount to billions of dollars.

Even though Hurricane Harvey is off the front page of daily news, there’s no doubt the impact of this storm is far from over. The real heavy lifting of recovery and reconstruction is underway, and will continue for quite some time.

With many connections to the Houston area, the founders of DeVere Insulation and its affiliated companies have been moved to assist. To this end, DeVere Insulation along with DeVere Insulation Home Performance, Delmarva Insulation, Delmarva Spray Foam, Foam InSEALators, Liberty Insulation, Southland Insulators and The Fifth Fuel have donated $28,000 to help with recovery efforts.

Bob and Carolyn DeVere along with Jerry and Nancy Palmer have selected two Texas charities to receive these funds — Samaritan’s Purse and Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries. Each organization received $14,000 to aid in their mission of helping local families recover from this tragedy.

We are proud to support our local communities and support others during times of tragedy. If you are moved, we encourage you to donate to one of these Houston-based organizations to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

DeVere Insulation Supports the Franciscan Center

Each holiday season the DeVere Insulation team, managers and founders rally support around a charitable community organization.

The Franciscan Center in Baltimore, MD DeVere Insulation Supports The Franciscan Center DeVere Insulation Supports charitable community

 

Each holiday season the DeVere Insulation team, managers and founders rally support around a charitable community organization. These organizations have included Toys for Tots, a local animal shelter and more. This year our support went to The Franciscan Center.

The Franciscan Center began serving the people of Baltimore in 1891 by feeding the hungry and caring for orphans. Over the years their efforts have grown along with their location. Today they offer a range of care for Baltimore’s homeless and needy including food, clothing, emergency health services, counseling and more.

DeVere Insulation team members and leaders donated dozens of items to The Holiday Giving Tree. The Holiday Giving Tree provides warm clothing, toiletries and other essential items to men, women and children who come to The Franciscan Center for help. DeVere Insulation founders Bob and Carolyn DeVere collected team donations at the company holiday gathering, which were delivered to The Franciscan Center the following day. These donations will serve to support those who rely on The Franciscan Center during the holiday season.

Not only was this event a great experience for the entire DeVere team, company leaders are thrilled that their team commits so fully to helping others. “[It makes us all] so happy to make others happy! That’s what it’s all about!” stated Carolyn DeVere.

For more information about The Franciscan Center visit fcbmore.org.

Honored to Celebrate 30 Years

The DeVere Insulation team is honored to celebrate 30 years of serving builders and homeowners throughout Maryland and the surrounding areas.

30 years of serving Insulation Services in Baltimore, MD

The DeVere Insulation team is honored to celebrate 30 years of serving builders and homeowners throughout Maryland and the surrounding areas.

When we opened our doors in 1987, our goal was to be one of the best insulation contractors in the Baltimore area. Little did we know we would grow to Maryland’s largest independent insulation contractor.  We are proud to provide insulation, air sealing and energy solutions to customers of all sizes — from residential homeowners and builders to large commercial contractors. We are proud to give back to our community through supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, Harvest House, and more.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and our community for 30 years. We are grateful and look forward to serving you for the next 30 years.

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters and How to Improve It

Did you know that the air inside your home may have the biggest impact on your health? When we think of air quality…

Improve Indoor Air Quality from DeVere Insulation in Baltimore, MD

Did you know that the air inside your home may have the biggest impact on your health? When we think of air quality, we most often think of outdoor air. Indoor air may have an even bigger impact. One estimate indicates the average person receives 72 percent of their chemical exposure at home (via The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/USEPA).

Many things can affect indoor air quality. This can include the materials used in furniture manufacturing, building products in your home, the items you use for home cleaning, and more. Here are some ways you can improve you home’s air quality:

Air sealing – keeping out external pollutants helps maintain your home’s indoor environment. When external pollutants are kept out, your indoor air can be properly tested and maintained. Spray foam insulation effectively seals air leaks and insulates in one step.

Choose low-emitting cleaning products – look for cleaning products, air fresheners, etc. that are made with natural ingredients or are low-emitting products. This will remove/reduce one factor that impacts indoor air quality.

Ventilate your home – After your home is air sealed, having a proper mechanical ventilation system will help remove indoor air pollutants.

Contact our office to learn about how spray foam insulation can help keep out external pollutants, help maintain your home’s indoor air quality, and help reduce your energy bills. We are happy to provide a free estimate.