HOW TO INSULATE
Greener World Solutions LLC
Learn More About the Insulation Process
Since 2009, Greener World Solutions LLC has been providing reliable insulation services to home and business owners in Waseca, MN and the surrounding areas. As a team of certified and licensed contractors, we take pride in following manufacturer guidelines when completing an insulation project. To learn more about how insulation is installed, continue reading below. Do you need an estimate for an insulation repair or replacement service? Give us a call to speak with our team of residential and commercial insulation contractors in Owatonna, MN.
How to Insulate Your Home Properly
Sealing and insulating the envelope of a home — its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors — is often the most cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency and comfort. ENERGY STAR estimates that homeowners can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs by sealing and insulating. Don't wait to get in touch with our team to speak with our residential and commercial insulation contractors in Rochester, MN.
Greener World Solutions LLC sprays closed-cell foam into exposed wall cavities or inject home-seal foam into closed wall cavities. Our closed-cell insulation services include the following:
- Foaming or caulking any seams
- Foaming the window and doors
- Leaving the jobsite clean
Insulating the Foundation
Foundation walls and slabs should be at least as well insulated as the living space walls. Uninsulated foundations have a negative impact on home energy use and comfort, especially if the family uses the lower parts of the house as a living space.
Also, appliances that supply heat as a by-product, such as domestic water heaters, washers, dryers, and freezers are often located in basements. By carefully insulating the foundation walls and floor of the basement, these appliances can assist in heating of the house.
Important Things to Note:
- Properly insulating the foundation helps you meet ENERGY STAR requirements
- Homeowners can easily save up to $400 per year in heating and cooling costs by properly insulating the foundation
Addressing Attic Insulation Needs
According to the US Department of Energy, up to 45% of a home’s energy loss is through the attic. For northern homes, a R-49 insulation value is recommended. At Greener World Solutions LLC, we'll follow the proper steps to ensure your home reaches the correct insulation value. Our work includes:
- Removing old insulation
- Air-sealing the attic including all air chutes and seams with closed-cell foam
- Sealing all plumbing, electrical, and can light fixtures
- Adding loose fill insulation to reach the R-49 level
Correcting and Preventing Moisture Issues
There's no feasible way to eliminate all mold and mold spores indoors, so the most effective way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. This is where the Greener World Solutions LLC team uses closed-cell foam very effectively. The purpose behind using closed-cell foam insulation is to:
- Control air and moisture infiltration and exfiltration
- Seamlessly fill irregular spaces, cracks, gaps, and holes in the building’s structure to provide water resistance
Where Are Your Upgrade or Remodeling Dollars Best Spent?
- This is a big question for home and business owners alike. A no-cost, no-obligation building performance audit from Greener World Solutions can point you in the right direction.
Benefits of Receiving a Building Performance Audit
- The building performance audit is a no-cost, no-obligation service
- Gives you information on where your home/business is consuming the most energy and how to fix the problem(s)
- Answers questions about problem areas in your building
- Gives you information on what to fix/upgrade first so you can form an action plan that fits your budget
- Gives you information on what tax credits and rebates are available to you
- Your building performance audit is reviewed by an ENERGY STAR/BPI Building Analyst professional
Comprehensive Energy Audits Are Available
For more detailed energy-saving questions, a low-cost comprehensive building energy audit from Greener World Solutions LLC is available. This provides:
- Computer modeling of the building
- Specific dollar amounts the upgrade will save you
- An air leakage test
- Furnace and water heater testing,
- Carbon dioxide safety testing,
- Combustion safety test
- Your carbon footprint number
- A much more
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