Poorly Insulated Homes Become Uncomfortable During the Cold Months
Brielle, NJ - December 28, 2010 -- With the first blizzard and bitterly cold snap of the year setting in, homeowners are learning exactly where the leaks and vulnerabilities in their home insulation are. The summer months can be a complacent time, particularly for those in northern latitudes - but with the arrival of Old Man Winter, poorly insulated homes become truly uncomfortable - not to mention expensive. Those who took the time to refit their home insulation with spray foam, however, will probably ride out the chilly months better. There are a number of advantages to spray foam insulation solutions, but chief among them is the high R-Value, a measure of the effectiveness of an insulation material - about 6.0 to 7.0, compared to about a value of about 3.5 for fiberglass insulation.
February 08, 2011 9:53 PM
MUSKEGON, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – ..."Along with the cold, ice is a big issue right now. It's building up on roofs all across West Michigan. If it's not cleared out, that ice can back things up and cause all sorts of problems at your home. ...One of the best prevention methods is better insulation. The [more] heat that escapes your roof, the more snow melts and then refreezes"...
January 08, 2010 4:55 PM
(NEWSCHANNEL 3 video) – Snow and ice can be blamed for a lot of problems in winter, including ice jams on people's roofs. ..."The two main causes of ice on the outside of homes are a lack of ventilation and a lack of insulation in the attic. Ries says there are a few things homeowners can do to stop the ice, like putting vents in their roof. But, for those who already have ice forming, a trip to the hardware store to pick up a roof rake or calcium chloride tablets can help."...
February 23, 2009 5:23 PM
MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) -..."There's also a huge energy provision, including five billion for weatherizing modest-income homes."..."You're always going to save money quicker with insulation and with the weatherization-type activities"...
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