Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. While that means pools opening, beach days, and barbecues, it also means rising temperatures. Many homeowners find it difficult to keep their homes comfortable without breaking the bank, especially with rising utility costs.
The average American family can expect to spend almost $800 to keep their homes cool this summer. Energy economist Mark Wolfe reports that, “it’s going to be another expensive summer for air conditioning because temperatures will stay high, and electricity prices have been rising faster than inflation.”
It is crucial for homeowners to invest in their home’s building envelope. The easy solution is to incorporate innovative building materials, such as spray foam insulation, into the overall home design.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air leaks can waste up to 40% of the energy used to cool a typical home. While traditional insulation only insulates homes, spray foam both insulates and air seals, keeping conditioned air inside where it belongs. That’s why spray foam insulation in your home can save up to 15% on cooling costs alone.
Not wasting energy on air leaks means we can reduce the strain on both our home’s HVAC system and our country’s power grids, which can both come under stress during the summer months.
With warmer weather ahead, stay cool this summer by investing in spray foam insulation for your home.