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Although it offers an R-value of 5.1 and 40 percent greater effectiveness than insulation materials like fiberglass or cellulose, Homesulate does more than simply increase your home’s energy performance—it is rated up to 80 percent effective at sound dampening. With an STC rating of 53, Homesulate foam insulation adds a layer between your home’s walls that helps with noise proofing in a few different ways.
The Transmission of Sound
The sound waves created by the source of a noise continue through air, solids, and liquids until they dissipate enough that the sound fades away. You may have heard a neighbor laughing or a car rolling by at odd hours, even from inside your home. This is because the sound created at these sources travels through the air, where it loses only a little of its power, and hits your home’s walls. At this point, the noise is partially absorbed, either by your walls themselves or your existing insulation. The rest of the sound, however, is transmitted through these materials and enters your home—which means you may be forced to listen to the neighbor’s drum set or a spirited argument, whether you want to or not.
How Homesulate Works
Homesulate is a type of foam insulation that has high ratings in both efficiency and soundproofing. Individual rooms within the home can be insulated, as can the exterior walls of your house. The composition of Homesulate is what makes it so effective at controlling noise pollution—instead of transmitting noise, it both absorbs and reflects it, greatly reducing the amount of sound that enters your home.
Contact Enertek Efficiency Services, LLC at (806) 553-6647 to learn more about the advantages of Homesulate. We also offer open- and closed-cell spray foam insulation to residents of Amarillo.
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The installation of the foam went well yesterday. You were right..... the crew was timely, competent, courteous and knowledgeable. As a homeowner, Paula and I sincerely appreciate the great quality work and value, honesty, effectiveness of the Homesulate crew. I understand we received a great price for your work. Please pass on my appreciation...
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To learn more about installing foam insulation in your home, call Enertek Efficiency Services LLC in Amarillo today at (806) 553-6500.
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Our recent blogs have discussed how older homes can benefit from insulation upgrades and what your options are for installing insulation. The links below provide additional information on insulation and why it is one of the most important features of a home!
- Learn more about the benefits of upgrading the insulation of an older home at EnergySavers.gov.
- This article from the Michigan State University Extension illustrates the proper places to insulate by showing how different parts of your home lose and gain heat seasonally.
- This resource from the Consumer Energy Center website has additional suggestions about the best locations to insulate your home.
To learn more about installing foam insulation in your home, call Enertek Efficiency Services LLC in Amarillo today at (806) 553-6500.
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Insulation has come a long way over the years—there are now more options for insulating your home than ever before. Foam insulation is currently the most effective type of insulation, providing a true air barrier. Other insulation options include cellulose insulation and fiberglass insulation. Here is information about the different types of insulation and their advantages:
Spray Foam Insulation
This type of insulation is made from polyurethane, an eco-friendly liquid that expands rapidly as it is applied to a space. As it expands, the foam fills the entire volume of the space around it, completely eliminating air movement. Spray foam insulation can provide energy savings of up to 50% and insulates against noise as well.
Foam Injection Insulation
Foam insulation can also be injected into a wall cavity. The effect is similar to spray foam—as the injected foam expands, airflow through holes and cracks is sealed off.
Loose-Fill Cellulose Insulation
When blown into a space, cellulose insulation forms dense blocks that contain up to 85% recycled paper. By packing spaces tightly with this material, a home’s R-value can be significantly raised. Although this type of insulation can’t provide a full seal the way that foam can, for side walls, attics, flat decks, and vaulted ceilings, cellulose insulation is a viable option.
Loose-Fill Fiberglass Insulation
Loose-fill fiberglass is similar to loose-fill cellulose in its approach: It is blown into a space to fill gaps and holes, and will not absorb moisture, which helps to prevent the growth of mold. Traditional methods of fiberglass insulation installation are considered ineffective compared to loose-fill options.
Because it optimizes HVAC efficiency, makes for a quieter, more peaceful home, and provides added comfort, foam insulation is the best long-term choice. At Enertek Efficiency Services LLC, we offer foam, cellulose, and loose-fill fiberglass insulation services to help improve the efficiency of your Amarillo home. Find out more about your insulation options on our website or by calling us today at (806) 553-6500.
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There are an estimated 46 million underinsulated homes in the United States—if you live in an older home, it’s very likely that yours is underinsulated too. Even homes that are only a decade or two old can benefit from adding foam insulation, and spray foam is one of the best ways to do so.
Eliminate Drafts
One of the most common problems with older homes is that they are drafty. Older methods of insulation do not provide the air seal that spray foam does, leaving large gaps and open spaces for air to flow through. Adding spray foam insulation to your home can help make it more comfortable, both in the winter and the summer. Some areas to focus on include exterior walls, floors above crawlspaces and unheated areas, foundation walls, and attics.
Add Attic Insulation
Many homeowners are surprised to discover how badly they need to improve their attic insulation, especially because the attic is one of the easiest and most cost-effective places to insulate. The attics of older homes are usually either very poorly insulated or not insulated at all. Since warm air tends to rise, the attic becomes one of the major areas where heat is lost. Lining your attic with spray foam insulation will seal the little gaps and crevices that air can move through, greatly improving the space’s R-value, a measure of insulation effectiveness. In general, if you double the R-value of an area of your home, you reduce the amount of lost heat in that spot by 50%.
Less lost heat means more comfort, but it also means dramatic savings on your energy bills. You’ll be amazed by the amount you can save by insulating your older home with modern foam insulation. To learn more about upgrading the insulation in your Amarillo-area home, call Enertek Efficiency Services LLC at (806) 553-6500.
