Insulation and Air Sealing 1 of 5 (Revised)


There are many aspects about insulation that are hard to register if you don't have the basic understanding of how insulation works and the terminology that is associated with the energy savings of insulation. This is the first of five videos pertaining to insulation and air sealing. Enjoy!

Radiant Barriers & Windows 1 of 2 (Revised).mp4


Reducing solar gain is the name of the game when it comes to saving energy in the South. The Southern United States can get blistered by the sun during the hot months of the year. Solar rays can heat up roofs, windows, walls and doors. Learn how these sun rays affect our homes and living spaces. This video will provide to you the know how to effectively reduce the solar radiation that heats up our homes. This is part one of two. Enjoy!

HOW TO INSTALL RADIANT BARRIER PAINTS IN YOUR ATTIC



Radiant Barriers Can Save Homes In The Southern Regions Of The United States Some Big Money। Here's a Video That Shows You How Install Radiant Barrier Paint On The Inside Ceiling Of Your Attic

THE ANSWER TO OUR CURRENT

SITUATION IN THE UNITED STATES

Residential Energy Efficiency In The United 'Is The First Step To Reducing Our Dependence On Foreign Oil. This Video Provides All The Ways Energy Efficiency Can Help Your Home Save More Money On Utility Bills

Current Energy Situation In The United States

Why are Energy prices so high? Will they get higher? I'm posting a video that will break down the current global energy situation United States can expect to see higher energy prices in the near and distant future. Enjoy!

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Old Chimneys

As much as everyone wants to think that hot air rises and cool air sinks, they are only partially correct. Actually hot and cold air mix. So cold air can rise and hot air can sink. So old chimneys do waste energy. I have a friend who owns a chimney company in Houston (yes they do exist in the south). My friend informed me that when ever he is on the roof and it starts to get hot up there he'll lean into the chimney chase to get a shot of cold air from inside the home. That statement right there tells me that older chimneys can be drain on your electric bill. In fact you might have even noticed a draft in the areas near chimneys. How much is lost really depends on how big the chimney is and how many stories the chase of a chimney rises. Either way older chimneys can cost you money in the summer months and create uncomfortable drafts in the winter. Fortunately, there are devices that you can buy to fix this problem. You can search the web for "energy efficient damper caps". These caps can create a seal that is 90% air tight. That's pretty good. Installing this type of cap will definitely keep drafts out in the winter and cold in your home in the hot months of the south. Check it out.

Old Chimneys...

How much energy (if any) do you think old chimney's (80's and earlier) cost us a month or even a year?