Insulation Services
There are three ways that heat can be transferred in and out of your home:
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Conduction
Heat transfer through contact. |
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Convection
Heat transfer through movement of heated liquid or air. |
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Emission
Heat transfer from the sun. |
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Even if your home already has insulation, or other energy saving products, it still may not be
as protected as you think, since many types are not effective against heat transfer due to emission.
Plus, insulation loses effectiveness over time as it settles, and only 20% of houses constructed
prior to 1980 have sufficient insulation*.
The chart below shows how much insulation you should have in your home:
USDOE Insulation Guidelines
In the Delaware Valley region Attic insulation is recommended to be at least R38.
R-values measure
only resistance to convection and conduction, which, while important, are not the only source of
a rising power bill. Energy Reflective Insulation is different. By reflecting heat from the sun
and providing a barrier between the house and the outside environment, it addresses that third,
crucial way of losing and gaining heat, and the accompanying costs. When working in conjunction
with existing house insulation, Energy Reflective Insulation provides a complete solution to thermal
insulation. By taking a triple-tier approach to thermal insulation, you can create a virtually
impenetrable barrier between the cozy interior of your home and the external climate.
At PJ Fitzpatrick
we can bring your traditional attic insulation up to code, with either blown-in or batt insulation
while adding a barrier to the third type of heat loss/gain; emission with Radiant Barrier Energy
Reflective Insulation.
Click here to find out more about Radiant Barrier
Reflective Insulation...
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