As temperatures begin to plummet for much of the country, now is the right time to ensure your home stays comfortably warm, all while keeping energy costs at a minimum, according to reporting from New York’s Times Herald Record.
Strengthening a home’s building envelope means protecting it from the harsh weather conditions outside. According to the article, “actions such as air sealing and insulation improve heat retention, cut energy use, enhance indoor comfort and aim to prevent ice damage, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.”
The article also points out that nearly half of a home’s energy consumption goes towards space heating, and if homes aren’t properly insulated and air sealed, 40% of that energy may escape outside.
Among the various types of insulation, spray foam stands out as the premium, all-in-one insulation material on the market, as it both insulates AND air seals your home, saving homeowners up to 15% on heating and cooling costs alone. It’s no wonder why experts say that optimizing insulation in a home is the “best way” to “drop your energy bills,” and that the energy savings realized by upgrading to spray foam insulation can pay for itself in as little as 5 to 10 years.
As the winter season bears down on us all, homeowners should look to spray foam insulation as a common-sense solution to keep their home warm and save money while doing so.