subject: Insulation after Construction Possible with Retrofit Insulation [print this page] Increasing electricity bills have become a major concern for almost everyone these days. Just a mere thought of switching off the air conditioners during the steaming hot summers or sitting in chilling winters without heaters, causes worry in everyone. However, an easy solution to lower the electricity bills that also helps in keeping the environment pleasant within the house is insulation. It is generally preferred that the place should be insulated at the time of construction itself, however the process can be also done after the completion of construction. Insulation done to the existing structures or after the construction process is completed, is known as retrofit insulation. In retrofit insulation, the gaps or the cracks present in the walls, ceilings, floor, or attic are sealed to minimize the loss of heat. Several insulation materials are available in the market these days to provide retrofit insulation such as cellulose and fiberglass. While selecting the insulation material, one should keep in mind the R-value of the material. This is because higher the R-value, better and effective is the insulation material. In addition, acoustical insulation is also provided by the retrofit insulation to the place. Acoustical insulation is the most efficient way to reduce the sound transmission between separating floors, which is the main reason for noise absorption and noise reduction. Besides using the various insulating materials, one can also opt for energy efficient windows known as tax credit windows, which can be easily replaced with the old windows. Tax credit windows are gaining popularity because it facilitates the installer in waving off a considerable amount of tax. For installing the tax credit windows one needs to have all the previous records of the tax receipts and should have 0.30 or less U-factor. The U-factor plays an important role as windows with lower U-value have better insulating quality. Vinyl windows are the most popular tax credit windows available these days. Vinyl windows are of superior quality, cost effective, energy efficient and have aesthetic appeal to them. With the availability of so many retrofit insulation options, homeowners can easily choose from them to make their home energy efficient.
Insulation after Construction Possible with Retrofit Insulation
