Modern insulation is an unsung hero of building materials. In fact, it provides an amazing functionality and value while still remaining quite affordable to purchase and install. Here are some interesting facts that you might like to know about this versatile and durable wonder of the 21st century:
It Saves the Environment – The installation of code-level insulation in just a million homes across the United States – not so big a number as you might think - would save an amount of electricity equivalent to the 150 times the amount used by the “super-lighted” city of Las Vegas in a year. That's a remarkable total of almost 4 million kilowatt hours!
It Also Saves Money for the Homeowner Too – By simply installing the proper level of insulation in the walls, ceilings, doors and windows, the right insulation can reduce a homeowner's monthly utility bills by 35% or more. Not only does this reduce our effect on the environment but also has a significant effect on your wallet. In fact, an insulation upgrade will generally pay for itself in as little as three years.
The Trees Will Appreciate It – As any schoolchild can tell you, trees turn carbon dioxide – not directly but through photosynthesis – into oxygen. It is one of the most essential processes that take place on Earth. Still, it takes a remarkable number of plants, shrubs and trees to reverse the effects of humans on the planet. Installing insulation in a single home is a valuable as planting two acres of mature trees. These numbers scale up. For instance, installing insulation in 4 million homes is like planting trees across the entire state of Colorado... ten times. That is a pretty good and extremely affordable trade off.
Everything Counts - Even the smallest of efforts can yield quantifiable results. Adding insulation to just 300 homes will reduce energy demands by the amount needed to pop all the popcorn in American movie theaters on a single Saturday night. So ,upgrade that insulation and enjoy a bag with your loved one.
For further information, don't miss this infographic on the value that quality insulation brings to your home and the environment.
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