Energy Efficient Basement Insulation
A basement brings a lot of value and utility to a property, but it can be a potential weakness when it comes to the energy efficiency of the building – and if you care about damage to the environment and damage to your bank balance, then you need to give this adequate attention. At Stamford Basement Remodeling Pros, we’re capable of installing an array of insulation fixtures which will transform your property’s energy efficiency – and we’re confident that you’ll notice the differences immediately. You can find out a lot more about basement insulation, and the service that you’ll get through our team, by reading on below. Alternatively, if you’d like to book in a consultation, our customer service representatives are ready and waiting.
Thermal Bridging
To make your property as energy efficient as possible, and to make sure that your temperature regulation controls are comprehensive, you need to make sure that there are no weaknesses in your insulation system. Insulation works by keeping in all of the air that’s at the temperature that you’d like, but if there’s any vulnerability or escape point, it’ll find it’s way out. This is essentially what thermal bridging is – where the heat follows the path of least resistance. It’s possible that the heated air in your main home will find it’s way down to your basement and escape, if the property isn’t insulated properly.
Moisture Barriers
An insulator’s primary purpose is to help prevent the loss of heat from a property, but it also brings other benefits to the table. One of the properties associated with a few different insulators is that they provide an excellent moisture barrier, which gives additional protections against water damage in your basement. This might be the difference between a comfortable, functional basement that you want to spend time in, and a moisture-ridden, mold-infested basement that you’d much rather avoid.
Making Savings
We’ve spoken about some of the physical benefits that you’ll get with basement insulation, but there are other excellent reasons that you might want to consider this service. First of all, you’re going to require less energy expenditure, because your property is going to do a far better job at regulating temperature. This is a big benefit for our planet, since reduced energy use essentially means less carbon output. Of course, this lower energy use also means that you’re going to be spending less money. You’ll surely notice a significant different when it comes to your utility bills, and that money adds up quickly. Considering these savings, the upfront cost of installation isn’t something you need to worry about at all!
Installation Possibilities
When it comes to installing insulation in your basement, you have a few different options regarding how you want it done. Spray foam insulation is a modern phenomenon, and a very popular choice, but blown-in insulation and rigid board insulation are still great options to have. It can be installed behind the drywall and underneath the flooring – with a comprehensive approach absolutely essential.
