Insulation

Adding insulation is the second step we take toward making your home more energy efficient. Insulation helps keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Because it works best when air is not moving through or around it, it is important to seal air leaks before installing insulation to insure that you get the best performance.

Many older attics are typically insulated with fiberglass batts which, in most cases, are not performing well. For fiberglass batt insulation to perform at its rated level it must not have any gaps or voids around it. We can "tune up" your attic insulation by making sure that it is snug to the ceiling surface and to the edges of the framing, then adding more insulation. Covering the fiberglass batts in your attic with more of the same stuff fails to restore the lost R-value that naturally occurs with fiberglass. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratories however found that capping loose-fill fiberglass insulation with cellulose not only adds R-value, it actually restores the effective R-value that fiberglass insulation loses during cold weather. Many homeowners of existing homes can also benefit from increasing the insulation in their walls. A simple, quick inspection by one of our insulation experts is all that is needed to determine whether your home would benefit from additional wall insulation.

Foam insulation is another upgrade possibility that is increasing in popularity. It is also incredibly energy efficient, resulting in up to 50% savings on your energy bills.

Contact us to schedule your home weatherization and start saving money today.