Energy Efficient Insulation

Staying warm in the winter, and staying cool in the summer is hard to do. That’s because most of our homes weren’t originally built with the high standard of energy conservation that today’s homeowners are demanding. And, as a result, air leakage and infiltration have been the norm – until now.

To keep the winter heat in, summer heat out, and monthly energy bills from going through the roof, we use one one of the most energy efficient products on the market today, Cocoon™ insulation.

Made from recycled newspaper, Cocoon cellulose insulation is environmentally friendly, lightweight and easy to install. It is also non-abrasive, contains no fiberglass, formaldehyde or asbestos, and yet it is treated to be permanently fire retardant and insect resistant.

What’s more amazing is the fact that Cocoon insulation is superior to conventional fiberglass insulation when it comes to both coverage and performance. Unlike fiberglass, Cocoon insulation fills in all kinds of nooks and crannies – a feature that dramatically reduces energy loss and results in savings for you. As such, it is simply smarter insulation.

Incredible comfort and savings
Cocoon insulation allows for more even temperatures from room to room, and adds comfort with its exceptional acoustic sound-deadening properties – absorbing outside noises like planes and street traffic, as well as inside sounds, like plumbing, TVs, radios and conversation.

As far as savings go, Cocoon insulation requires significantly less energy and money to keep your home comfortable. It also provides more insulation value per inch. You see, the effectiveness of insulation is measured in terms of thermal resistance called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value the greater the insulating power. So, to achieve and R-30 for example you would need 12.75 inches of loose fill fiberglass products, whereas with Cocoon insulation, only 8.1 inches are required.

Important energy conservation steps

First, consider installing Cocoon insulation in the attic. That’s because a typical homes’ largest single source of energy loss is through the ceiling. Cocoon insulation is blown into attics in its loose form, and can even be applied over existing insulation to achieve a higher R-value.

Second, Cocoon insulation should be retrofitted into uninsulated walls, where much of a home’s heat is also lost. For easy installation, small holes are drilled into either the exterior or interior of the home, and then the insulation is blown in; Afterwards, the small openings are repaired to be visible undetectable.

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Email Jeff Stamps or call him at 559-444-0777