Nu-Wool In Existing Homes: Retrofit
Any one of the following conditions can be an indicator of inadequate insulation:
- Heating and cooling bills are high
- Rooms in the house feel drafty or uncomfortably warm
- The furnace or air conditioner runs constantly
- Snow melts quickly off the roof
- Outside noise is audible inside the house
- Icicles and ice damming occur on the roof
Ice Dams
Ice dams not only indicate inadequate insulation, they can cause damage
to the structure of the house. Heat escaping from the house through a poorly
insulated attic warms the shingles on the roof, melting the snow, which
runs down the roof to the eaves. Since the eaves overhang the house and are
cold, the melted snow freezes when it reaches the eaves. When enough ice has
formed at the eaves, it begins to stop or dam additional water from draining
off the roof. The ice dam eventually grows under the shingles, causing melted
snow to enter the ceilings and walls.
Determining Additional Insulation Needs
The best way to determine if you need additional insulation is
to measure the depth of insulation currently in your attic. If there is less than
R-49, (19 inches of blown fiber glass, or 12-13 inches of cellulose), you could
benefit by adding more insulation to your attic.
If your attic has ample insulation and your home still feels drafty and cold in
the winter, or too warm in the summer, the exterior walls may not be well insulated.
Basements and crawl spaces need proper amounts of insulation as well. Of course,
doors and windows should also be checked for air tightness.
Adding Nu-Wool Insulation will help keep the heat where it belongs — in the house
in cold weather and outside the house in hot weather.
In addition to saving money through your heating and
air conditioning bills, you can also save money through
the following methods as well:
Rebates
ENERGY STAR windows and doors may qualify you for a rebate from your local energy company.
Click here to find out if your energy company is offering a rebate on ENERGY STAR qualified
products.
Tax Credits
You may also be eligible for tax credits for installing energy efficient windows, doors
and skylights as well. Click here for more information on receiving Federal Tax Credits
Michigan Area Nu-Wool Insulation Contractor
If you are looking for a professional Michigan Insulation
contractor, call Lincorp today at 248-788-4950, or
complete our online
request form.
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