New households that are being built today are following fairly strict energy efficiency standards. However, that can't be claimed for older homes. The most recognized way to make your house more economical energy-wise is to add insulation. It is not easy to try and do when you have exterior side walls but it can be carried out with blown-in insulation in your attic. You will find that your property is going to be cooler during the summer months and warmer in the winter months. If your residence is fairly old, you may possibly have nothing but newspapers in your walls for insulation.
Today, with all of the green concerns, insulation has developed into a science all by itself. Insulation materials have something called an R-value, which is used to determine the amount of insulation necessary based on what part of the country you live. For instance, colder regions need insulation with a higher R-value than places that dont get very cold. Perhaps the most impressive solutions to reduce your heating bill is blown-in insulation. There are many benefits of using blown-in insulation as opposed to fiberglass insulation rolls, like installation, energy efficiency and where it can be used.
There are five excellent reasons to get blown-in insulation, the first is that it is adjustable. You can control the actual R-value for insulation by adjusting the volume of insulation you use. Blow in so many inches to get an R-value of 15, and so much more if you would need an R-value of 38. Another reason to choose blown-in insulation is that its usually made from virgin materials so there is certainly less chance of getting allergies. A stronger seal can be gotten with blown-in insulation, simply because it fills all of the cracks, and empty spaces. The installation is rapid, and since everything is filled in, it is very energy-efficient.
Newly framed homes should have an easy time adding blown-in insulation. What you need to do is attach a netting over the studs of the exterior wall, then cut a couple of smallish holes, stick the insulation pipe in the hole and fill up the wall cavity. The insulation will stick to the studs and load all the empty spaces. Cover up the wall space by having a vapor barrier, and drywall and you are done. To perform loft insulation, you drywall the ceiling first then go into the attic and blow it in from there. Its more difficult with older properties for the reason that the wall covering will need to be removed. After the wall covering is got rid off, the steps are pretty much exactly the same. If you have a really old house, devoid of insulation, you can just cut a hole in the wall, and blow it in, then cover up the hole.
To begin with, the cost of blow-in insulation is more expensive, however it is much more efficient as an energy saver. If you want a comfortable and energy efficient Franschhoek houses for sale, then getting blown-in insulation is your best choice.
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