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Blown-In Attic Insulation
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Attic
insulation is key when evaluating the energy efficiency
of a home. Proper insulation helps your home maintain
a comfortable uniform temperature throughout the
year (10-14 inches is the recommended level). Heat
flows naturally from a warm place to a cooler place,
while in the winter, heated air will flow to a
garage, basement or attic. In warm months, heat
will try to flow from the outdoors into the cool
interior of the home. |
- Up to 40% of a home’s conditioned air escapes
through the attic.
- Heating and cooling systems
consume 50% to 70% of the energy used in the average
home. Adding insulation can help lower heating and
cooling energy bills by up to 20%.
- Can act as a
sound absorber to help make your home quieter.
- Helps
reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increased insulation
increases the R-value in your home. R-value rating
refers to the insulations thermal resistance-its
ability to resist heat. The higher the R-value the
greater the insulating effectiveness. In a well insulated
home, rooms stay warmer in the winter, cooler in
the summer with less energy expenditure (As
of January 1, 2010, California’s Energy Efficiency
Standard, Title 24, Part 6, will require a minimum
R-30(11.50”) of insulation in your ceiling for the
Sacramento area).
- Blown-In PINK FIBERGLAS™ is mold-resistant, non-corrosive
and does not absorb moisture. Tiny air pockets are
created and trapped in the insulation to resist the
passage of heat flow-heat loss in winter and heat
gain in summer.
| *Qualifies for the Federal Tax Credit- 30% of cost (of
the materials), up to $1,500.00-visit www.energystar.go for
details. PG&E and Roseville Electric utility rebate-Not SMUD.
To learn more about Blown-In Attic Insulation, click the Owens Corning
logo and go directly to their website.
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Cal-Vintage Roofing is proud to promote green
roofing and building products that further our education
and support the environment with safe and earth friendly products. Our
sales consultants can design a “Cool
Roof Package” that fits your budget and makes your home
more comfortable and energy efficient!
REMEMBER….INSULATE, VENTILATE, RADIATE!
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