Best Ways to Improve Home Energy Efficiency Ratings

Owning a home means looking forward to all the improvements you can make to it over the years. One of the most rewarding ways to update your home is to improve its energy efficiency. Taking steps to maximize thermal performance can pay off over time with the savings you’ll enjoy from lower monthly energy bills. So, where’s a good place to start? The attic.

Insulating Your Attic

With heat beating down from the sun and rising up from your home, the interior of your attic can get quite balmy. The heating effect can be worsened by an HVAC unit, which is commonly installed in the attic. Allowing the heat to escape your attic and adding insulation to keep it cool can go a long way toward improving energy efficiency.

Attic Ventilation

Ridge vents and attic fans are two solutions to poorly ventilated attics. Fans help to circulate the warm air and blow it out through the vent.

Attic Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is the traditional approach to attic insulation, and while this product is effective, you may want to also consider reflective radiant barrier insulation for the best energy efficiency results. Radiant barrier helps to keep your attic cool and can reduce stress on your HVAC unit as it cools or warms your home.

Replacing Your Windows

Another key way to better insulate your home against heat gain or loss is by upgrading your windows to new energy-efficient models. Modern replacement windows are equipped with state-of-the-art features, such as low-emissivity glass, that can further ease the workload of your HVAC.

Next Steps

Texas Pro Insulators specializes in home energy efficiency. Our “Perfect Attic System” comprises both radiant barrier and blown-in fiberglass insulation, as well as ventilation products like attic fans and ridge vents. To better insulate your home, we can also seal holes in your attic, install a programmable thermostat, and replace your windows with energy-efficient models. To learn more about how we can improve your home’s energy efficiency, contact us today.