Home Weatherization Services
Did you know that according to EPA estimates, Weatherization of your home can save you up to 20% on heating & cooling costs? Home Weatherization (insulating & sealing your home) is considered to be the most effective way to improve its energy efficiency & comfort. Our Complete Home Weatherization (installation of rigid foam insulation behind siding, replacement of windows, doors, etc.) will increase energy efficiency of your home even more and is estimated to save up to 40%* on your heating/cooling costs.
To create the most energy efficient home envelope, it's essential to insulate home's outer walls, ceiling, basement or a crawl space and at the same time replace old windows & doors with new and more energy efficient product. Adding Styrofoam insulation on exterior sheathing (behind the siding) is perhaps one of the best ways to increase your home energy efficiency. It is estimated that a typical house looses anywhere from 20%-30% of heat though the wall framing. The wooden studs used in a typical home construction do not have as good of an R-Value as the regular insulation placed between the studs. Estimated R Value of a regular 2x4 stud is R-4.375 and R value of a 2x6 stud is R-6.875 (approximately 1.25 per inch). Therefore, installing additional insulation on exterior sheathing will create an Energy Efficient Envelope and increase the R-Value of your home. In addition, this extra insulation will also help to protect your home from condensation problems, since you will no longer have any cold spots created by poorly insulated studs, headers, etc.
Our Complete Home Weatherization Package Includes:
- Removal of existing siding
- Installation of foam board insulation behind the siding
- Replacement of windows and doors
- Installation of new siding
- Inspection & addition of insulation in attics & basements (if necessary)
Under President Obama's stimulus bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), signed on February 17, 2009, most Energy Saving Home Improvements will qualify for 30% ($1,500 max.) tax credit. To take an advantage of this $1,500 tax credit, it's important to have your home weatherized before December 31, 2010.
Visit EnergyStar.gov to learn more information on tax credits and to see what products qualify.
*The percentage of your annual energy bill savings may vary significantly, depending on your home's age, R-Value of an existing insulation, age of windows, doors and many other factors. 20%-30% of savings is an average. Your actual savings may be as low as 10% or as high as 50%.