Benefits of Insulating Your Home
With energy cost on the rise, reducing the amount of energy you use is key to help you save money. In most homes, up to 40% of the home’s energy escapes through the attic resulting in higher heating and cooling bills. A well-insulated home reduces the costs of energy bills, saving up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs.
Insulation Not Just For The Colder Seasons
Adding insulation to your home can benefit you all year round.
The coldest part of your house in the winter and the hottest area in the summer is the attic.
During the summer months, a poorly insulated attic allows hot air that builds up in the attic into the interior causing temperatures to increase in your house. If there is air conditioning, the unit is forced to run more frequently to keep the house at the desired temperature which increases your energy costs.
During the winter months, with poor insulation, you will lose heat through the attic.
By increasing the insulation in your attic to the new *R50 standard or even R60 you can reduce these effects by 75% or more. *Alberta Building Code Standards
Newer Homes and Older Homes
Even newer homes can have insufficient insulation values depending on builder’s specifications.
You may be noticing cold drafts in areas of your home that may actually be from insufficient insulation in your attic.
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