Friday, January 28, 2011

Why Add More Insulation?


Adding insulation above the minimum requirements help by:
  • Increasing your energy savings (You can save up to 45% on energy costs)
  • Providing greater noise control
  • controlling moisture which helps your house and roof last longer
  • The cost to upgrade insulation is minimal and the benefits are significant


Thursday, January 27, 2011

Green Activities to do in Denver

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Existing Homes Study

A study done by Harvard on existing homes found that if the 45 million under-insulated homes in the United States were insulated properly:

  • More than 800 trillion BTUs  could be saved each year. 
  • More than 240 premature deaths associated with pollution could be prevented.
  • 6,500 fewer asthma attacks would occur. 
  • The number of restricted activity days would be significantly reduced each year for people with respiratory ailments like allergies and asthma. 

Save Green. Be Green.


According to the Department of Energy, for a typical home your heating and air conditioning costs can be as much as 45% of your home energy costs. Most of that air escapes through your attic if it isn't properly insulated. You increase comfort as well as decreasing costs by adding insulation and air sealing.

What is Air Sealing?

Many homes, especially older ones, have air leaks that allow heated and cooled air to escape when the air pressure differs between the inside and the outside of the home. Because these leaks allow unconditioned air to enter as conditioned air is lost, air leaks can be a significant waste of energy and money. Air leaks also make the house drafty. Many homes have hidden air leaks that require a certified professional to find the leaks and seal them. 35% of the heatloss from your house is from leakage so sealing these areas goes hand in hand with a good insulation job.