Saving energy is a top priority for homeowners looking for insulation. Icynene spray foam insulation helps you get exactly what you want. In fact, your monthly savings on energy bills can quickly add up to more than the initial insulation costs, and then continue to add up indefinitely. Icynene can help you save on heating and cooling costs by up to 50%.
When measuring the effectiveness of insulation, R-value measures the insulation's ability to limit conductive heat flow (heat that is transferred through it). This is all the makers of most insulation types want you to think about because it's all they offer. Yet the primary method of heat transfer is not conductive heat flow, but rather air leakage (convection). Air leakage can account for up to 40% of a building's energy loss, and it cannot be stopped with traditional insulation. R value can only stop so much energy loss without an air barrier — like Icynene.
Icynene spray foam insulation provides insulation R value and air-sealing in a single step. This is the only way to truly obtain the most value from your insulation costs.
Whether insulating an attic or sealing an entire house, Icynene spray insulation can deliver substantial tax incentives for homeowners.
Now through December 31, 2011, upgrading your home's insulation to Icynene spray insulation makes you eligible for a tax credit of 10% of the cost, up to $500. Add to these considerable savings all the other benefits of Icynene spray insulation.
To claim your tax credit:
For more information on tax credits related to spray insulation, visit www.energystar.gov.
When your home isn't leaking energy, it takes less effort to heat and cool. That means you could reduce the size and cost of your heating and cooling equipment, saving installation or replacements costs.
See the St. David Home, which saved $2,133 in HVAC costs
Properly matching or "rightsizing" the size of heating and cooling equipment to a more energy efficient home can save money, but it's also important for your home's health. If an air conditioning system is too large for your home it might not run efficiently or properly remove excess humidity. That can lead to possible moisture problems.
Investing in insulation that can create an air barrier and minimize random air leaks can deliver almost immediate payback when monthly savings are greater than the cost of financing the insulation purchase. Icynene spray foam insulation can help you save on heating and cooling costs by up to 50%.
On the other hand, it could take a long time to make back your money by adding insulation just to increase R-value.
By minimizing random air leakage you can save on heating and cooling costs by up to 50%. Prospective buyers can feel and hear the difference of a home that's healthier, quieter, and more energy efficient.
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