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The Importance of Insulation

West Hollywood, CA – Attic insulation can save on energy greatly and will reduce your monthly bills in a significant way. Investing in good insulation will not cost a lot and will save you on your monthly expenses. It is effective both for the cool winter and the hot summer.

Fiberglass batt insulation is the most popular type of insulation for attic and walls, they are usually long strips that can be either yellow or pink. It is super easy to install, and they have varying R-values, the R-Value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.

Another popular insulation type is cellulose attic insulation, it is usually being sprayed and needs to be done by professional in your West Hollywood area. It is cheaper than the fiberglass batt insulation. Cellulose is actually fabricated from reprocessed newspapers. The Cellulose is a loose material that gets blown on the floor of the attic, it will cover any gap or hole.
Another type of insulation is the spray foam. It is mainly used in commercial and it is now more common than before. It requires professional experts with the right equipment which can be found here in West Hollywood, CA. It gives high R-values which make it valuable for very cold or warm weather.

You will be surprised how much the right insulation for your house can save on your monthly bills. Call us today to find more info from our insulation experts.

 

Is your house properly insulated?

Having proper insulation can create a direct impact on your energy saving and cost saving on your energy bills. Without proper insulation heating or cooling of the house will have to work harder either the furnace for heating or the air conditioning for cooling. Therefore, it is very important to have your house properly insulated.

The type of insulation being used is a major component, the different type of insulation is designed for the different areas in our house. Having the wrong type of insulation in the different area such as attic or walls will not serve the purpose of the insulation.

The different type of insulation includes batt or blanket insulation, loose-fill insulation and spray foam insulation.

Making sure that your home is properly insulated will help prevent heat loss on an ongoing basis and can lower your energy bills by a substantial amount.

 

Cleaning and disinfecting your HVAC system

Does your Heating / Air conditioning system emit odors?

Do you have watery eyes?

Do you feel headaches and fatigue?

If you a positive response to one of the above, then:

Your Heating and Air Conditioning system is dirty and disinfected and endangers your health and can cause severe health issues.

The air conditioning system produces a lot of moisture. This moisture causes the development of mold and bacteria that endanger human health.

Cleaning Heating and Air Conditioning is not a simple task and should be done by professional’s experts who understand and know their job.

Replacing the filter only would not be the answer to the health risks being caused for Heating and Air Conditioning system which has not been cleaned for a long time. Because the accumulation of bacteria and mold is located behind the filter and therefore it requires more than just replacing the filter.