Thermal Insulation

Even if installing thermal insulation will cost you more compared to other forms of insulation, the benefits acquired in time will exceed every dollar you spent. By reducing the energy required by appliances such as air cons and water heaters to function properly, thermal insulation enables greater savings with lower electricity bill. In addition, the materials involved in this form of insulation are more environment friendly compared to appliances such as air cons and water heaters, which utilizes damaging chemicals. Some of the benefits gained are regulated home temperature and low electricity consumption from more energy efficient home appliances. IWhen this insulation method is properly utilized, your entire house will get a uniform temperature you can maintain cold temperature in your living room even if the hot summer sun continues to shine outside. In addition, it will create more peaceful and quite surrounding as it prevents annoying noises from entering your home so you can relax and enjoy inside.

Hot Water Pipe Insulation: Insulation Foam

When you use your water heater, excessive energy is consumed as water travels from the pipes to the faucet. To promote energy efficiency and attain a decrease in electricity bills, one effective option is to insulate your pipes especially during cold and winter seasons. To properly install hot water pipe insulation, you must measure the dimensions of the pipes while making sure that they are free of leaks. A material that is regularly used in this insulation method, which can be availed in different sizes, is pre-formed insulation foam. To maximize the effects of insulation, make sure that your pipes diameter is the same with the diameter of the molded foam, which will act as a barrier to prevent cold air from entering the pipelines. Hot water pipe insulation is perfectly suited for homes in extremely frigid environment as it effectively prevents water pipe from freezing and maintains hot water temperature for longer time.

Attic Insulation

As your electricity bills continue to rise, every step to achieve less energy consumption must be done. One way to realize this in houses with cold temperature is preventing the loss of heat, which usually happens in the attic. To avoid heat loss, you need to install insulation boards in your attic walls. But during winter season, this standard insulation becomes ineffective and unable to control hot air from rising and exiting the house. One quick way to address this problem is to double-up the layer of insulation boards in attic walls, but this can easily become impractical due to the need of large amount of attic space and may even lead to moisture issues as the layers become a giant sponge. When these issues also arises, your best potion is to install a radiant barrier, which deflects suns hot rays from your home in summer time, and direct them back when cold season begins.

Garage Door Insulation: Uniform Door Panels

To achieve greater savings on your electricity bill, you must examine all insulation systems present at your home and pay more attention to your garage door insulation. If it is properly installed, its effects will be maximized and you will get a dramatic decrease in your electricity bills. One sign of improper installation is when the panels in the door are moving, which must be fastened or permanently pasted. If there are inconsistencies with the panels, replacements can be availed from hardware shops which also provide installation kit for a more effective installation. Make sure to cut these panels in uniform size and fit perfectly in each section of the door for a more effective insulation effect. In addition, the temperature inside your garage affects the working condition of your insulation system so you must install it properly to withstand any extreme weather condition.