Inadequate insulation and air leakage are two main causes of energy waste in American homes. The right type and amount of insulation will help you save energy and keep your home warm during the winter and cool in the summer. As utility rates go up, saving energy, especially by limiting heat loss, is paramount. As a homeowner, you should ensure the insulation in your home is adequate and doing its job.
If you are not sure about the current state of your home's insulation, check the insulation in your attic, basement and garage.
To choose the best insulation in your home, check its thermal (heat) resistance, also known as R-Value. The higher the value, the better the resistance to thermal energy transfer. When choosing for the best insulation for your home, start by checking the various forms of insulation available, their R-values, and the thickness needed for the particular location. Typically, the type of insulation you should use is determined by the space you want to insulate.
Some Product Types Include:
If you are unsure about your home’s insulation, a home energy evaluation will look at a variety of factors affecting energy use and heat loss/gain in your home. Whether your home has adequate insulation, and where it should be added, is a key aspect of an energy evaluation.
If you have any questions on how to improve the insulation of your home, please contact us at Russell’s Heating and Cooling. We provide superior HVAC services to the Hampton Roads area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Chesapeake, Virginia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about insulation and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Image courtesy of Shutterstock