| INSULATION |
| Typically,
homes are insulated to the minimal codes and standards set forth
by the State of New Jersey. As a Building
Performance Institute accredited contractor, we are taught
that these standards are truly minimal. The insulation used
in your attics and crawlspaces typically was installed inadequately,
leaving gaps and separations between the sheetrock and framing,
as well as between the floors and crawlspaces. |
| We at
Beehive Heating and Cooling are trained in the installation
of blown-in cellulose insulation. This type of insulation (fairly
new to the industry) fills the gaps and voids typically left
behind by traditional fiberglass insulation. |
| As a
certified Home Performance with Energy Star contractor, we adhere
to a higher standard: |
| AREA |
TYPICALLY/NORMAL
INSTALLED INSULATION: |
ENERGY
STAR
LEVEL/UPGRADE: |
| Attic
Flats |
R19 |
R38 |
| Crawlspaces |
R19 |
R30 |
|
| As you
can tell, by following Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR® guidelines, your insulation
values will increase and your energy consumption will drop –
translating into energy savings for you year-round. Homes that
receive insulation upgrades through Home Performance with ENERGY
STAR® are more comfortable. They’re cooler in
the summer and warmer in the winter. |
