Effective attic insulation and ventilation should not be overlooked because reducing energy loss can save you money on your utility bills. By reducing the amount of cooling lost in the summer, and the amount of heat loss in the winter, you can lighten the load on your home's heating and cooling system. DFW Attic Insulation Services proudly provides attic insulation installation and other energy conserving services to North Dallas including Richardson, TX.
DFW Attic Insulation Services can determine the energy efficiency in your Richardson, TX home by using our specialized equipment to measure the extent of air loss and to identify where the air leaks are coming from. In addition to the audit, DFW Attic Insulation Services can also perform all necessary energy improvements in your home including blown attic insulation, radiant barrier, attic ventilation, insulation, and air conditioning and heating services and sales.
Recommended Home Efficiency Improvements for Richardson, TX
ATTIC INSULATION
There are 3 basic systems used to optimize attic insulation efficiency
- Blown Wool Attic Insulation
Attic insulation controls the amount of heating or cooling escaping from your home depending on the season. Most older homes have inadequate levels of attic insulation, and many newer homes have only standard levels.
- Radiant Barrier
Radiant heat accounts for 93% of heat gain in the summer and 50% to 60% of heat loss in the winter. Radiant barrier is a coating material installed in buildings to reduce summer heat gains and winter heat loss.
Radiant barriers work by reducing heat transfer by thermal radiation across the air space between the roof deck and attic floor. When the roof absorbs solar energy, it heats the roof sheathing. This causes the underside of a roof to radiate heat downward to the attic floor and the ceilings of your home. Radiant barrier's reflect this and reduce your attic temperature.
- Attic Door Insulation or Attic Tent
The attic tent's primary design is to stop air infiltration between your home and attic; this is the most common area of residential energy waste hot or cold months. Attic tents have been tested to significantly reduce air loss and transfer between you attic and home.
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