Spray insulation Wichita KS is one way that you can make your home more energy efficient. You’ve heard that term, right? You’ve been told that an energy efficient home not only saves you money on heat and air conditioning, but can also net you a tax refund. There are several ways to make your home energy efficient without buying expensive Energy star appliances.
Spray Insulation
Spray insulation is different from sheet type insulation. If your home is already built and beautiful, you can still get spray insulation put into your attic walls. The insulation shoots out of a high-powered vacuum and falls into every crevice. Sheet type insulation often doesn’t reach small corners. The installer only needs small holes to spray the insulation. Your walls will stay intact. Insulation is important because it keeps the cold and hot air outside, but it also keeps the cold air from air conditioners and hot air from furnaces inside.
Tinted Windows
You’ve heard of tinted windows in cars, but it is also good to have tinted windows in your home. The installer will cover every window with a tinted film. When done by an expert, you won’t even know there is something on the window. The tint helps to keep heat outside. This means your home is cooler inside and you might not need to have that air conditioner running so much. Besides energy efficiency, tinted windows also help in other ways. They reduce glare from the sun shining in so you don’t have to squint to see the TV or computer screen. Tinted windows are also stronger. If a window breaks, the pieces are held in place by the tinted film instead of shattering all over the floor.
Air Sealing
Air sealing is a step-by-step process. Someone comes into your home and checks the entire place for air leaks. The most common places air gets through is around fixtures, pipes, and ducts. The professional will then seal all these locations with insulation or caulk. You might not think that a few little holes makes any difference in your home, but it does. Those small holes let in the cold and warm air from outside, and that means you have to heat or cool your house more. That takes energy. Energy you pay for.
Many companies provide all three of these services. Check out NorthStar Comfort Services for more information.
