The Top 5 Reasons to Insulate Your Home This Summer
Erin Shaughnessy
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For homeowners who have been considering adding home
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The Top 5 Reasons to Insulate Your Home This Summer
Copyright (c) 2010 Erin Shaughnessy
USA Insulation
http://www.usainsulation.net/
For homeowners who have been considering adding home insulation -
this summer is the time to do it.
1.) Last Chance for the Energy Tax Credit - This is the final
year that homeowners are eligible to receive an energy tax credit
for adding home insulation. The American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act provides for significant tax credits for energy
efficient home improvements made during 2009 and 2010. Consumers
who make these home improvements can receive a tax credit of up
to 30 percent of the cost, up to $1,500. To qualify, the primary
purpose of the insulation must be to insulate. For example,
adding aluminum siding to your home does not qualify as
insulation. There must be a manufacturer's certification and the
insulation must be expected to last five years or carry a two
year warranty. Most importantly, the insulation must be placed
into service before the end of 2010 to be eligible for the tax
credit.
2.) Increase Your Home's Resale Value - Installing insulation
can make your home more desirable to potential buyers. In this
housing market, sellers are looking for any advantage. According
to an Energy Pulse Survey (2006), 86 percent of Americans would
choose one home over another because of superior energy
efficiency.
3.) Lower Your Energy Bills - According to the US Department of
Energy's Office of Building Technology, the most effective
method of reducing energy bills is adding home insulation.
Without sufficient insulation, heating and air conditioning
systems have to work harder because your home is leaking air,
which leads to excessive utility bills. When homes are properly
insulated, it takes a lot less energy to heat and cool them.
4.) Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Proper home insulation
reduces your energy consumption, thereby reducing carbon dioxide
and other greenhouse gas emissions. Homeowners can stop wasting
energy with attic insulation or whole house insulation and air
sealing. According to the North American Insulation Manufacturers
Association (NAIMA), insulated buildings in the United States
reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 780 tons each year.
5.) Comfort - Create a cool, quiet and healthy home environment
for the summer. Insulation not only keeps your home at the
desired temperature, but also provides acoustical insulation.
Enjoy your home with family and friends without the interference
of barking dogs and lawnmowers. High quality foam insulation can
also improve the air quality in your home because there are no
fibers or loose matter and it will not support mold growth or
bacteria. Keep the cool air inside and the noise and allergens
outside to truly enjoy your home this summer.
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Erin Shaughnessy is a freelance writer of articles about
consumer advocacy and political issues. Look for future articles
regarding insulation contractors and home insulation types.
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