California Insulation Audits for Homeowners
The R-value of California insulation indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the higher the insulating value. The R-value of insulation changes with the different types of material, thickness and density. Increasing the amount of insulation in your home increases the R-value and the resistance to heat flow, therefore increasing the energy efficiency of your home.
Proper installation of insulation is very important. For example, compressed insulation will not give you its full rated R-value. Also, the overall R-value of a wall or ceiling will differ from the R-value of the insulation, because heat loss will occur through and around the studs and joists (known as thermal bridging). It is a simple equation: add insulation to reduce energy usage and increase comfort. Supplementing the insulation in your crawl space, under floors and against basement walls is a great way to moderate the transfer of heat through the exterior of your house. Blown-in insulation is commonly used in attics to keep heat from escaping, but it is important to ensure that the insulation is evenly distributed and that an adequate level of insulation is present.
Duct Insulation is used by wrapping it around ducts that pass through unheated areas, like a crawl space. Pipe Insulation is great for increasing the efficiency of your hot water system.
Our California Insulation Audit Services
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We Provide Insulation Audits to the Following Areas
Canada - Alberta | British Columbia | Manitoba | Newfoundland | Ontario
USA - California
Why California Should Hire Us For Insulation Audits
Pinpointing energy deficient areas in your California home will help assure that you are not paying for unneeded services. A California home energy audit can reveal a variety of things depending the style, make, year, and geographical location of your home.
Some of our energy audit services focus on windows, attic insulation, lighting, HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning), ductwork, and even your water heater
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