1. Lower Utility Bills
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Building Technology’s number one recommendation to help consumers reduce energy bills is by adding insulation. According to the Department of Energy, only 20% of the homes built before 1980 are adequately insulated. Older homes are particularly vulnerable, leading to high heating and air-conditioning bills. Having an energy efficient home starts with proper levels of insulation. Insulation in your walls and attic keep the living space conditioned and allow your Heating and/or Air Conditioning source to run more efficiently, thus reducing your energy consumption.
2. Increased Comfort
Is your home cold in the winter and hot in the summer? Is the temperature upstairs between 8 to 12 degrees different from the temperature downstairs? Insulating your home will help keep your living space or “Comfort Zone” consistent throughout your home. This makes for a more comfortable living space throughout your home.
3. Increased Resale Value
Installing proper insulation levels can also make your home more attractive to potential buyers. 86% of Americans would choose one home over another based on its energy efficiency. (Energy Pulse Survey, 2006)
4. Fire Safety – Class A Rating as a Fire Retardant
5. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Properly insulating homes worldwide would reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 293.5 Billion pounds over 10 years. (“Integrating Risk Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment: A Case Study of Insulation”, Harvard School of Public Health; Boston, MA)
Reducing Energy Consumption reduces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. NAIMA estimates that insulated buildings in the United States reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 780 tons annually. (North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), “Using Recycled Materials Is Just the First Step Toward Safeguarding the Environment”)
According to two studies done by Harvard University’s School of Public Health, if all single families in the U.S. were adequately insulated, each year there would be:
- 6,500 fewer asthma attacks
- 240 fewer premature deaths
- 110,000 restricted-activity days per year
Additional Benefits include:
- Foam insulation fills the cavities in exterior walls and helps prevent bugs & rodents from nesting in your walls.
- Foam insulation can help prevent frozen pipes in exterior walls during freezing weather.
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