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Need investment advice…how about insulation?

Spring has sprung and soon so will new housing starts. If you’re building a new home or beginning a remodeling project invest wisely. One of the most important things you can do to reduce your home's heating and cooling costs is to build it right the first time by using proper insulation and air sealing techniques. These techniques will also make your home more comfortable.  

Any air sealing efforts will complement your insulation efforts, and vice versa. Proper moisture control and ventilation strategies will improve the effectiveness of air sealing and insulation, and vice versa.

Therefore, a home's energy efficiency depends on a balance between all of these elements.

• Air sealing
  Air leakage, or infiltration, occurs when outside air enters a house uncontrollably through cracks and openings. Properly air sealing such cracks and openings in your home can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs, improve building durability, and create a healthier indoor environment.
• Insulation
  You need insulation in your home to provide resistance to heat flow. The more heat low resistance your insulation provides, the lower your heating and cooling costs.
• Moisture control
  Properly controlling moisture in your home will improve the effectiveness of both your air sealing and insulation efforts. Thus, moisture control contributes to a home's overall energy efficiency.
• Ventilation
  When creating an energy-efficient, airtight home through air sealing techniques, it's very important to consider ventilation. Unless properly ventilated, an airtight home can seal in indoor air pollutants. Ventilation also helps control moisture—another important consideration for a healthy, energy-efficient home. 

A proper balance between all of these elements will also result in a more comfortable, healthier home environment.