Imagine heating your home in the winter or cooling your home in the summer…and then leaving the front door open. If you add up all the possible air leaks in a typical home—cracks at the joints in the frame; small spaces around windows and doors; areas around pipes, ducts, vents and electrical outlets—it can have the same effect as an open door or window. When batt insulation is cut or forced to fit around irregular shapes, gaps can result that enable air to pass right through. That’s called air infiltration or air leakage, and it can account for as much as a third of heat loss in a home. Properly-installed cellulose loose-fill insulation can reduce the heat loss in your home. For more information, visit http://www.greenfiber.com/. The professionals at Henges Insulation & Fireplaces can help you properly insulate your home. Please give us a call at 913-764-4600.
