Eau Claire Insulation LLC
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Energy prices are escalating and it is no wonder that many homeowners are looking to find ways to make their homes as energy efficient as possible. Making your home energy efficient can increase the value of your home approximately $20.00 for every $1.00 reduction in annual utility bills, according to The Appraisal Journal.
Ways to make your homes Insulation System more energy efficient:
♦ Reduce Air Infiltration
* The US Department of Energy (DOE) studies show that 40% of your homes energy is lost due
to air infiltration. This air infiltrates the home in the form of drafts through walls sockets, windows and doorways.
♦ Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs
* Studies have shown that as much as 40% of a building's energy loss is due to heat loss, or gain, through walls, roofs and windows.
* Current insulation levels save consumers nearly $84 billion dollars a year in heating and cooling costs. That means U.S. homeowners are avoiding approximately $74 billion dollars in energy costs every year, or about $780 per household. **
♦ Moisture Management
* Moisture infiltration can cause structural damage to your home or building. Sealing the cracks, gaps and holes in a building's structure creates a tight space which reduces the air and moisture flow from infiltration and exfiltration. When you reduce the moisture, not only will you increase your homes structural strength but you also reduce the chance of indoor mold growth.
♦ Proper Ventilation
* A typical home loses 20 to 30 percent of the air that flows through its ventilation system. The culprit is leaky ductwork. Properly sealed and insulated ducts and joints, especially those routed through attics where temperatures may vary widely from the homes living spaces, optimize a system's efficiency. An insulation value of R-6 is recommended for ductwork.
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