As energy costs continue to rise, you may be losing more heat and more money in your home than you even realize, especially if you are living in an older home. The majority of the heat loss your home is experiencing is through the roof and attic; up to 40 percent of your heat may be getting lost! There are many ways in which you can save this heat from escaping your home, but one of the most efficient ways is to insulate your home with expanding fiberglass insulation. Using this kind of insulation will provide many money and heat saving benefits to you in no time.
When thinking about insulating your home you must remember that the insulating performance of insulation products is measured by what is referred to as the R-value. This measures resistance to heat flow and is determined by the thickness of the insulation. If you want better insulating power, you’ll choose insulation with a higher R-value. The two main types of insulation are cellulose and fiberglass. Many choose fiberglass insulation over cellulose because it retains its R-value longer than cellulose, which can lose up to 25 percent of its R-value over time. Many attic tests have shown that fiberglass insulation is less affected over time and has better performance even in severe temperature drops. Overall, fiberglass insulation is an all around better choice if you are thinking about insulating your home.
Many people also prefer to choose expanding blown-in insulation for the attics because it is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to start retaining the heat within your home. When this type of insulation is added to your home, you can save up to 20 percent in heating and cooling costs, not to mention increasing your home’s resale value. Not only will insulating and air sealing your home save you money for your upcoming summer vacation, but it will also keep your home at a much more comfortable temperature in the heat of summer and in the bitter cold of Flagstaff’s winter. Also when you choose expanding blown-in insulation, it is a very quick application to your home and provides a much more complete coverage and seal, able to go around wires and pipes in a way that other insulation may not be able to. These are not the only benefits – it also is completely mess free and a much safer way to install insulation as it releases and expands inside the machine that is used for installation.
Owning a home in Flagstaff can be difficult because of the vastly different temperatures we experience throughout the year. Knowing the right ways to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter is certainly difficult, but if you insulate your home in the right way, that worry is something of the past. Not only will your home be more comfortable, but with all the money you save, you can easily start on your next home project! FBN
Mike Brackin proudly announced HomCo’s name change in early 2013. Now HomCo Lumber & Hardware, Mike Brackin continues to carry on a legacy of expert knowledge, outstanding customer service and ever improving specialized services and departments. HomCo Lumber & Hardware is Northern Arizona’s leading authority in the home improvement industry, located at 1763 E. Butler Ave., in Flagstaff. For more information, call 928-779-6111, visit HomCo’s website at www.MyHomCo.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/MyHomCo