Energy waste is a major culprit when it comes to escalating home-heating bills. It is interesting to consider whether we would be more prone to act on this if we could literally see the dollar bills flying out the window. One supposes so, and yet many homeowners nevertheless fail to address insufficient home insulation. If you fall into this group, it may be time to reconsider. Good home insulation can go a long way toward stemming the tide of energy loss, making your home-heating dollars work a lot harder.
Home Energy Has Changed
The good news is that, on average, homes in the U.S. are substantially more energy-efficient than they were three decades ago. According to a 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, completed by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, homeowners are making definite strides. Among survey respondents, 23% had invested in home insulation...and even more, to the tune of 40 million households, used weather-stripping and caulking to reduce air leakage. (See the complete survey.)
However, hidden in all this good news is another truth: the majority of homes may still have insufficient home insulation.
Invest in Better Insulation This Winter
Western provides an innovative home insulation option as part of its suite of home-maintenance solutions: the ThermoZone® Attic Insulation Program. On average, the ThermoZone® program delivers 20-30% home-energy savings, and it is quick to implement...making it a strategic and easy-to-implement part of any home winterization plan.
Materials used in the ThermoZone® Attic Insulation Program align with Department of Energy standards for efficiency and fall under Energy Star guidelines. More unusually, the program offers protection against self-grooming insects, which means it works as part of your overall pest-control plan. Made from natural materials, this innovative insulation serves as a sound dampener and is made from fire-retardant boric acid. Best of all, the program can pay for itself in home-heating savings in as little as four years.
Uncover Your Energy Use
Interested in learning whether your home is performing energy-efficiently? Western conducts free home energy audits as part of our commitment to helping customers create pest-free homes designed to withstand even the coldest winters.
- Request a free home inspection online or call 1-866-712-6573
- Learn more about the ThermoZone® Attic Insulation Program