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There are 46 Million under-insulated
homes in the US - is yours one of
them?
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If your
home is as little as 5 to 10 years
old, you likely have one of the 46
million under-insulated homes in the
US, according to the Harvard
University School of Public Health.
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Overall,
heating and cooling account for
50%-70% of the energy used in the
average home, as noted by the
Department of Energy. The leading
causes for energy loss in a typical
home are not enough insulation and too
much air leakage.
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Insulation
acts like a blanket on your home.
When properly installed, it keeps the
heat inside your home during winter,
and the cool air inside during the
summer.
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Insulation helps you to have:
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Greater comfort
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More
even temperature distribution
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Better moisture control, which can
reduce floor squeaks, drywall cracks,
structure damage and condensation
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Potential for increased resale value:
Installing proper insulation levels
can also make your home more
attractive to potential buyers. In
fact, many buyers list
energy-efficiency as a prime
consideration. The reason? Buyers
know they can buy a more expensive
home if heating and cooling bills can
be kept down.
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A
more environmentally friendly home
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Lower energy bills
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One of the
lowest cost options for improving the
energy efficiency of your home is
insulation. The using the correct levels
of insulation in the attic area will
typically give you the best savings,
but it depends on your
particular home. Insulation pays off
quickly and keeps paying off with
better comfort and energy savings for
as long as you own your home.
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At Suburban Insulation
Inc., we take a whole house approach
to your energy usage. Your homes
energy efficiency needs to be a
balance between all of these elements:
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Insulation
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Air
Sealing
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Moisture Control
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Ventilation
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Properly balancing these elements will
help you have a more comfortable,
healthier home to live in.
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Insulation Treatment Options May
Include:
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Attic
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Walls
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Floors
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Crawl Spaces
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Basement
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areas will be checked with a visual
inspection. Other
areas, like your walls, will be
checked to determine if insulation is
present.
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Insulation performance is measured by
R-value which measures its ability
to resist heat flow. Higher R-values
mean there is more insulating power.
Different R-values are recommended for
walls, attics, basements and
crawlspaces, depending on your area of
the country. Our Energy Auditor will
prescribe what is recommended for
Massachusetts.
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Insulation works best when air is not
moving through or around it. So,
depending on your test results, our
Energy Auditor may recommend that we
seal air leaks before installing
insulation to ensure that you get the
best performance from the insulation.
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What Is
Involved In Installing Insulation?
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This procedure can
typically be performed in a few hours.
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A Suburban Insulation
Installer will come to your home at
the scheduled time. They are
professional, courteous and respectful
of your home and your family.
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They will add the prescribed
insulation such as cellulose,
fiberglass, blanket wraps, foam or
foam inserts with little interruption
to your daily routine.
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After they have
completed the procedure, they will be
sure to remove all tools, equipment
and debris. We will also clean-up the
project area, including vacuuming and
sweeping as needed.
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