Property owners have a number of choices when it comes to insulation these days but a recent article by mydesert.com suggests that insulating ceilings is the most effective. In a typical home owners can insulate walls, windows and of course roofs however the article suggests ceiling insulation can save 60 percent in utility costs compared to roughly 25 to 30 percent from window and wall insulation.

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In an ideal scenario home owners would have both but in today’s tough economic climate people are forced to chose between ceiling insulation and wall and window insulation. The article shows just how important ceiling insulation is and it is easy to see why. The roof is one of the most exposed areas of a building and in many cases easily allows valuable heating energy to escape.

Ceiling insulation effects air flow throughout a whole home whereas window and wall insulation tends to be more localised. You could insulate just your walls and windows however heat rises and that expensive energy would be likely to escape through the roof and ceiling areas. This makes ceiling insulation a much more effective area to insulate and with spray foam insulation heat loss can be reduced by as much as 80 percent.

At Sprayseal we can provide guidance and services on insulation in most areas in the home. Don’t forget to take a look at our complete ‘home energy efficiency guide‘.

 

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