Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Have you ever felt cold in your older home, even with the heat cranked? Ever feel drafts that seem to come from nowhere? And conversely, in the summer, is your home an oven? Many older houses are improperly insulated, if there is any insulation at all. This can have a large impact on your heating and cooling bills. Loose-fill insulation can be blown into your walls and attic to help increase the efficiency of your house, significantly decreasing your heating and cooling expenses.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Adding Insulation
Every homeowner can save both energy and money by adding insulation. Good insulation is permanent, maintenance-free, and can return your investment by lowering your bills. The payback period varies with type of insulation materials, purchase and the price of fuel.The basic function of insulation is to resist the flow o...f heat. This is expressed as "R" value; the higher the "R" value, the more resistance to heat flow.
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