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Many homeowners in the Pioneer Valley area find themselves constantly trying to improve their home’s energy efficiency. Whether it’s through reducing light and water usage, installing Energy Star certified appliances, or any one of the countless other ways to “go green,” today’s homeowners care about their impact on the environment. They also want to save on their monthly energy bills. That’s where our air sealing and insulation services come in.
If you’re a new homeowner in Pioneer Valley or just new to home efficiency, you may be in the habit of thinking about insulation as something like a blanket for your living spaces in the winter. That’s because most of us begin learning about insulation when we see the big rolls of fiberglass batt at the home center, or laid out in an attic space. There’s a better way to think about insulation here in Western Mass, and it will help you understand why insulation is just as important in the summer as it is in the winter.
Many homeowners underestimate the importance of insulation in their homes (especially in the summer months). Western Mass home and business owners truly see all four seasons of the year, seasons that come with some serious variations in temperature. A building that is properly insulated saves energy year-round. There are a number of different common forms of insulation available, many of which are excellent options.
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Just as different fabrics work for different clothes and people, different types of insulation material work for the various homes and buildings we see here in the Pioneer Valley area. As the property owner, it can be helpful to read through a few of the most common options during the course of an Energia insulation evaluation.