by Barry Pendley | Nov 26, 2010 | Materials
A house needs to be properly insulated to save on energy. The walls, ceilings and roofing of a house need some form of insulation to avoid heat lost in the winter and to prevent heat from coming in the house during the hot months. For a house to be truly...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 26, 2010 | Business
Energy companies & some states are combining to offer credits to homeowners to improve the insulation in their homes. PLUS, with the current federal tax credit, homeowners will end up paying only a small percentage. To take advantage of these credits, homeowners...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 25, 2010 | Materials
For a home to be energy-efficient & cost-effective, proper attic insulation is the first thing to consider. Heat rises & escapes through cracks & gaps in the roofing system during the cold months. If your utility bill is high, it is likely that the attic...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 25, 2010 | Materials
A study done by the Harvard University School of Public Health indicated that 65% or close to 2/3 of the homes in the United States are poorly-insulated. Most homes built earlier than 2003 are under-insulated according to today’s standards. Properly insulating...
by Barry Pendley | Nov 25, 2010 | Materials
Insulation maintains temperature. It really is that simple. If you introduce heat, that heat is not allowed to escape quickly when it is bound by insulation. It also maintains cold. This is called “resistance.” The insulation resists the travel of heat or...
