{"id":9552,"date":"2023-02-02T17:09:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T00:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrityproroofing.com\/?p=9552"},"modified":"2023-02-22T17:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-23T00:49:42","slug":"how-upgrading-insulation-saves-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrityproroofing.com\/how-upgrading-insulation-saves-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How Upgrading Your Insulation Can Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

With how cold the climate can get here in Denver, one thing is clear: No one wants to deal with high monthly energy bills, so it makes sense to look at ways to cut them down. The leading cause of those high energy bills is usually little to no insulation in your home. You may not be in the market to re-insulate your whole house, but focusing on one area, like the attic, can definitely help.<\/p>\n

At Integrity Pro Roofing, we have insulated thousands of homes across Denver<\/a>, and in doing so have helped many of those homeowners reduce their monthly energy bills by more than half. These savings are more in line with homeowners who insulate the whole house, but just how much can new isolation save you?<\/p>\n

How Much Money Can You Save With Insulation?<\/p>\n

The EPA states that insulation can lead to savings of 15 percent on your cooling and heating and 11 percent on your total energy costs. Some estimations, although not by the EPA, are even higher at around 20 percent. Without insulation, all the money you pay to treat the air in your home is going up and out of the roof. Do remember that heat rises after all!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look now at some of the factors that can impact your savings with insulation.<\/p>\n

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Saving Energy And Money With New Insulation<\/h2>\n

The saying goes that time is money, but we\u2019d say that energy is money.<\/p>\n

When you have to run your air conditioner longer because the rooms in your home are trapping heat, or when you have to blast your heater to combat the air leaks in your attic, the energy usage adds up. You\u2019ll notice higher utility bills month after month.<\/p>\n

The EPA estimates that the average homeowner can save 15% on heating and cooling costs (11% of total energy costs) by adding insulation in attics, crawl spaces, and basement rim joists. For most folks, that\u2019s about $200 in savings per year. In colder parts of the country, like Denver, savings increases up to 20%. With the average cost of most insulation types hovering around $0.20 to $0.50 per square foot, you can do the math to understand the savings you\u2019d see over time after upgrading your home\u2019s insulation.<\/p>\n

A well-insulated home often commands a higher market value. Recent studies estimate that there\u2019s generally at least a break-even return on investment regarding your home\u2019s value after installing fiberglass insulation in the attic<\/a>. Additionally, you may be eligible for tax incentives to help finance the upgrade; though these are subject to change, so it\u2019s best to speak with a qualified tax preparer to understand current regulations.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Home Insulation<\/h2>\n