The Importance of Insulation
Energy consumption can contribute to one of the most expensive bills a homeowner can pay. Most people simply assume that there’s nothing that they can do about the cost of powering their home. However, a breakdown of the uses of energy in a house can be startling:
- 10-30%: Appliances and Electronics
- 20%: Hot Water
- 50-70%: Heating and Cooling
That such a large portion of energy costs is devoted to controlling the temperature of your house, it seems natural that steps should be taken to reduce it. Read our Insulation Overview to better understand all the aspects of insulation and how it can help you stay in control of the climate of your home.
Insulation Overview
How Does Insulation Work?
What makes insulation necessary is the way heat moves through gases and solids. Warmth, as a rule...Read More.Insulation and Moisture
Insulation deals with the temperature of the air, and moisture seems like one of...Read More.Types of Insulation
Blankets, Blown-In, Rigid and Reflective are the types of insulation...Read More.What Should be Insulated?
In almost any home besides one that is perfectly insulated, there will be “leaks”...Read More.When Should You Replace Insulation?
Even if you already have some insulation, there are many places that you might be missing protection...Read More.
More Information
The Home Energy Saver website has information on ways you can save energy in your own home.