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Save MoneyHigh utility bills are optional!It’s really simple.
The same goes for the summer. When we condition our living space, it cost money every time the heating or cooling equipment runs. There are many situations where homeowners think that they need a bigger furnace or air conditioner because the equipment “just can’t keep up”. In more cases than not, the building envelope just needs to be upgraded with home performance measures. |
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How we can help:Air sealing and insulation are the “low hanging fruit” of energy efficiency with the fastest return on investment. Air sealing– Heat naturally wants to move from warm areas to cooler areas. When there are cracks and openings around the building, we are giving it easy access. The first step is to put up a “road block” to prevent this air movement. Insulation– Now that we blocked the easy access for the air leakage, it will still want to find other ways to get in or out of the building. Upgrading the insulation in the walls and attic will further slow down this movement creating an improved air and thermal barrier. It is important to note that the R-values (resistance to heat flow) are very important when choosing insulation. Especially in the walls where there is only so much room to work with. Non-expanding foam insulation like RetroFoam for the walls will achieve the highest R-values you can get in a retrofit application without tearing your house apart. Blown in cellulose for the attic is a great choice because of the higher R-value than fiberglass and the recycled paper products it’s made from. Cellulose also delivers a much higher effectiveness for minimizing air flow from the inside of the house to the attic. |
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