Energy Efficiency

According to a 2002 US Department of Energy report, heating and cooling costs amount to 50-70% of the energy used in the average American home. With the costs of heating and cooling going up, this is a concern of most home and building owners. Most of us know to turn off the lights to conserve energy but don’t think to look to insulate our homes/buildings to more efficiently heat and cool them.

Builders, architects, and homeowners are now turning to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) to curb these problems. SPF is one of the most efficient insulation materials on the market today for walls, attics, crawl space, insulated windows and doors, and air barrier sealants.

By upgrading your home's insulation in the walls, crawl space and attic, the result will be a stronger, more energy efficient, healthier home. Spray foam insulation can help achieve 3 out of the 6 improvements listed below needed to have an Energy Star-qualified home. What single product can do that...

Energy Star-qualified homes are independently verified to be at least 30 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model Energy Code, or 15 percent more efficient than the state energy code -- whichever is more rigorous. Savings are based on heating, cooling, and hot water energy use and are typically achieved through a combination of:
• Building envelope upgrades
• High-performance windows
• Controlled air infiltration
• Upgraded heating and air conditioning systems
• Sealed and properly insulated duct systems
• Upgraded water-heating equipment

Home builders should take the opportunity to educate potential buyers on how these features contribute to improved home quality and overall comfort, as well as lower energy demand and reduced air pollution.

2) Energy Efficient Mortgage
The Energy Efficiency Mortgage is one of the rewards you are eligible for by building an energy efficient home. The EEM offers greater borrowing power as well as a reduced interest rate.

Energy rates are always rising, With Spray Foam insulation you can have security in knowing you will have lower monthly expenses.