Save Money and Energy With Quality Attic Insulation
Comfort may be one of the more obvious reasons why people add or install insulation, but there are benefits that are arguably even more crucial to homeowners and can result in major savings. When it comes to attic insulation, savings are two-fold, as installing quality insulation both helps financially and reduces the amount of energy used. Whether you’re building, buying, or renovating a home, you’ll want to consider whether more energy-saving insulation is necessary or even if it needs to be removed entirely and replaced. Insulation installation doesn’t need to be complicated or a cause for concern, particularly when using the services of a reputable company such as Attic Guys. As insulation experts, we want you to understand the ways in which insulation can help you save.
How Much Can Insulation Save?
In one aspect, saving money and energy may be seen as one and the same. If you’re like the average American household, then as much as 70 percent of your energy usage goes to heating and cooling of the home. Consequently, when you’re able to cut back the amount of energy consumed for this purpose, you’ll also see a reduction in your energy bill. This is accomplished efficiently and effectively with insulation. Energy savings in terms of cost can be significant when insulating is combined with air-sealing your home. When it comes to the potential average amount saved in heating and cooling costs, you may see roughly a 10 percent decrease in your yearly energy bill. The exact amount of energy that you can expect to save will ultimately depend on several factors in addition to the installation of energy-saving insulation. These factors include the type of heating and cooling system in use and the area’s climate, for example. In addition, the insulation must be installed in the proper locations within the home. For instance, it is important to ensure the appropriate level of attic insulation. Savings and benefits from insulating this part of the home can be impressive.
The Right Level of Insulation for the Climate
A home that has no insulation or poor insulation is not properly protected from heat and cold. During the summer months, it may become overly hot, or during the winter months, it may become overly cold. To understand why this happens, you’ll need to know how warm air moves. In general, heat will flow from a warm location to a location that’s colder. As a result, during the summer months, heat from outdoors will attempt to penetrate one’s home, and during the winter months, heat will attempt to escape the home to the cooler outdoors. As a result, people must use their heating and cooling systems longer and more frequently to control the comfort level inside of their home.
Insulation is given a rating that is based on how well it is able to resist the flow of heat, whether that heat is attempting to enter into the house during the summer or leave the house in the winter. This is referred to as the R-value, which is the thermal resistance. The higher the value, the better the insulation will provide thermal resistance. This R-value varies depending on the specific type of insulation that is being used. To determine the best R-value, or level of insulation, you must also consider the climate in which you live. Colder climates do best with insulation having higher R-values.
Hiring the Right Contractors
Whether you are adding or installing new insulation, Attic Guys can help. Our insulation installation services will help you save money and reduce your energy consumption. Our contractors have the experience and knowledge required to assess your needs and select the appropriate insulation. Energy savings reflected in your utility bill will quickly offset the cost of our reasonable installation fees, leaving you with more money annually and a more comfortable home year-round. Send us an online inquiry today, or contact us by phone for more information and a free quote!
