| One of the best ways to save money while | | | | abode with a homeowner and point out ways for to |
| preserving the planet's natural resources is by | | | | easily improve energy loss problems. There are steps |
| employing a knowledgeable insulation contractor. | | | | that a homeowner can take with a few simple tools |
| Everyone knows that the sources used to heat or | | | | that can make a big difference. Some examples |
| cool homes come from the earth. Oil, gas, coal, and | | | | include caulking around light plates and woodwork, |
| wood are all energy sources that need to be | | | | adding weather stripping to doorways, and windows. |
| preserved whenever possible. If a home is well | | | | - Even though a home may have existing insulation, a |
| insulated, it will use less precious fuel to heat or cool it. | | | | thorough inspection will determine whether there is |
| Here are a few ways that a good insulation contractor | | | | enough and whether the material is in good shape. |
| can help: | | | | Adequate insulation will insure that the heat in a building |
| - Energy audit: A knowledgeable professional can | | | | stays inside during the winter and outside during the |
| perform an energy audit on a home to find out where | | | | summer. |
| leaks and trouble spots lie. | | | | - Another way to save on energy consumption is by |
| - Professional Thermographic tests: Thermographic | | | | investing in a modern heating and cooling system along |
| inspections are high tech methods which use infrared | | | | with double paned windows designed for efficiency. |
| cameras and video equipment. This advanced method | | | | Even though there will be an initial cost outlay, the |
| can photograph heat patterns in a home in order to | | | | homeowner will save big bucks over time. |
| determine areas where remedial steps should be | | | | When it's time to bump up the energy efficiency of |
| taken. | | | | one's home and help protect planet Earth, calling a |
| - Heavy duty fan test: This technique is sometimes | | | | good insulation contractor to get their professional |
| referred to as a blower door test and it's done to | | | | opinion is one the best way of accomplishing it. It's not |
| determine leakage in entry and exit doorways in the | | | | a bad idea for three different companies to come out |
| dwelling. | | | | and take a look at the home. Gathering a list of ideas |
| - PerFlourocarbon trace Gas infiltration measure: This | | | | and financial estimates will be fodder for an informed |
| is another high tech diagnosis technique to find air leaks | | | | decision. When a homeowner decides to go green |
| within the building. It will measure energy activity over a | | | | and be energy conscious, their wallet and planet will |
| period of time in order to see problem patterns. | | | | thank them for years to come. |
| - The contractor will also be able to walk around the | | | | |