subject: Facilitate Proper Energy Flow In Your House With Weatherization [print this page] Weatherization, or weather proofing is a method of optimizing the energy efficiency and reducing the energy consumption within a building by protecting its interiors from wind, sunlight & precipitation. Weatherization basically reduces convective heat flow, whereas insulation deals with minimizing the conductive heat flow. For proper functioning, building insulation requires weatherization, although both the processes are distinct from each other.
Insulation is required to minimize the flow of energy outside of the building, and to maintain favorable temperature inside the premises, without the use of electronic equipment. Therefore, attic, ceiling, floor and wall insulation is required to control the loss of energy and maintain thermally stable environment.
If a structure is not insulated, 35% of the energy is lost through the walls and 25% through the loft, which may cost a fortune over a longer period of time. High energy bills can be effectively controlled and significant savings can be made with effective insulation.
Knee walls, basement walls or any other exterior walls separate conditioned spaces from the unconditioned spaces; therefore there is a dire need for wall insulation. Wall insulation and that too insulating the exterior walls provide the much required thermal envelope around your home, and protect you from temperature variations. Exterior wall insulation done in an optimal manner makes the home energy efficient, comfortable and drafty.
Wall insulation has to be done after thermal imaging to ensure that heat does not escape in the winter and the interiors are cool during the summer. If the commercial or public sector apartments are built in a traditional way, and are high energy consuming, then wall insulation becomes a necessity to make them at par with current standards.
Cavity or exterior wall insulation can be installed depending upon the requirements to save energy & money. Cavity insulation is not much considered these days as the process is somewhat destructive, and requires the holes be cut into existing wall. People prefer exterior wall insulation as it prevents the building from being exposed to weather, and enhances the comfort levels within the house by providing a remarkable face-lift and significantly increasing its expected life.
Further, you may also opt for just window replacement as it provides durable architectural facade that is insulated and weather-proof. This would reduce heat loss and eliminate cold bridging of the structure, apart from conserving its energy flow.
