Insulation: Protecting you from Heat, Cold, and high Energy Costs
You can spend thousands of dollars a year on fuel and electricity after buying a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Even with those protections against the elements, you can still lose a significant amount of your efforts through the walls of your own home.
Unless your home is specialized and built specifically for energy efficiency (solar panels and other forms of alternative energy), insulation will almost certainly reduce your energy bills. Besides simply saving you money, insulation will increase the consistency in your home. A fair amount of discomfort caused by the cold in a home is the perceptible difference in temperature. By preserving one uniform warm temperature throughout your house, insulation eliminates drafts and cold spots.
Insulation Learning Center - Go There
- Why is insulation necessary for my home? How does insulation work, and how does heat travel?
- Will insulation protect my home from moisture and water in addition to temperature?
- What types of insulation exist? How do blankets, blown-in, rigid and other types work?
- Which areas of my home are the greatest risk and thus require additional insulation?
- How can I determine if I should install or replace insulation by examining areas of my home?
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There are government projects in walls and other enveloping structures to improve energy efficiency and environmental compatibility.