» Insulation

Green Energy Home Improvements installs different types of insulation products for attics, basements and crawl spaces. Our insulation products contain over 70% of recycled materials and have an R-value specification. It is safe for the environment and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified. By using proper installation, you will increase the comfort of your home, while reducing heating and cooling costs by up to 40%. Here are a few major reasons why to invest in insulation.
Insulation will help you:

• Stop air leakage & moisture infiltration
• Reduce outside noises
• Keep pollen and dust out
• Reduce your heating and cooling costs
• Receive government grants

The government grants will help you off set your costs if you insulate your home. The Eco-energy Retrofit program offers homeowners up to $3,000 in retrofit grants for insulation upgrades until March 31, 2011. By insulating your home, you will make your house more comfortable all year round and you will get the government to off set your costs.

When should I insulate my home?  back on top

Insulate your house if:

• Your house is very old, and no insulation has been added
• You feel very cold in the winter or hot in the summer
• You are disturbed by outside noises
• You renovate your house or build a new home
• You pay high energy bills

How does insulation work?  back on top

During the winter heat moves from all heated spaces to the outdoors, while in the summer the heat moves from the outside to the house interior. The heat lost in winter is restored by heating, whereas the heat gained in the summer is substituted by air conditioning. Insulation serves as a buffer, which helps reduce heating and cooling needs by giving an effective resistance to the air movement. Adding insulation to attic, basement, ceiling or walls is the best way to improve temperature control in your home.