Polyurethane Roof Insulation

Foam roof insulation uses a material called polyurethane that starts off as a liquid and immediately dries up as a single layer covering the whole area of the roof. In effect, the roof becomes leak proof as the seams and holes are effectively covered, while also making it stronger against all kinds of harsh weather conditions. This insulation material is the preferred choice of people due to its easy application to any roof size and shape, and making roofs effective for longer periods. Furthermore, this form of insulation does not need any maintenance and is far more effective that any other roof insulation method. Also, it is very lightweight but can withstand wind speed up to two hundred miles per hour, which is three times more than what fiberglass insulation can holdIn order to get a decrease in your electricity consumption, you must use polyurethane to insulate your roof.

Thermal Insulation

Although thermal insulation is more expensive to install compared to other forms of insulation, the benefits accumulated in the long run will be far more valuable than the price you paid. This is due to the fact that in the long run, your electricity bill will decrease considerably as your appliances become more efficient in their energy consumption. Furthermore, it is eco- friendly due to the fact that it uses natural and harmless insulation materials unlike other insulation methods which use harmful chemicals. Some of the benefits gained are regulated home temperature and low electricity consumption from more energy efficient home appliances. IWhen this insulation method is properly utilized, your entire house will get a uniform temperature you can maintain cold temperature in your living room even if the hot summer sun continues to shine outside. In addition, it will create more peaceful and quite surrounding as it prevents annoying noises from entering your home so you can relax and enjoy inside.

Why Install Foundation Insulation

To build an energy efficient basement, you must install insulation in its foundation. Foundation insulation is done by insulating the surrounding areas of the basement's foundation to reduce the risk of water and mildew growth, and prevent unwanted cold air form entering the room. The material needed to attain proper and effective insulation is Styrofoam, which is placed around the foundation to act as a water and cold air barrier. To further enhance the effects of insulation, you must wrap a second layer of plastic covering the foam for an overall strength improvement. Another way to insulate is by installing a foam board between the basement walls or house panels located outside. As a result, the tiny wall cracks where hot air accumulates are effectively covered, allowing the maintenance of right air temperature in the room.

Attic Insulation: Installing a Radiant Barrier

As your electricity bills continue to rise, every step to achieve less energy consumption must be done. An effective way to realize this, especially for homes in frigid environment, is preventing hot air from exiting in the attic. To install attic insulation, insulation boards are placed in attic walls to regulate hot air in the room. But during winter season, this standard insulation becomes ineffective and unable to control hot air from rising and exiting the house. One quick way to address this problem is to double-up the layer of insulation boards in attic walls, but this can easily become impractical due to the need of large amount of attic space and may even lead to moisture issues as the layers become a giant sponge. Fortunately, you can opt for radiant barrier, which has a dual purpose deflecting the suns rays from your home during summer season, and directing them towards the house when winter season comes.