Insulation Energy Savings Insulation plays a very important role
in keeping the indoor temperature at a comfortable level while
also reducing energy costs. During the summer, your air
conditioner removes heat from the inside on the structure and
moves it outside. As a result, the indoor temperature is lower
than the outside temperature. Through the laws of physics, the
outdoor temperature wants to enter the structure and balance
both temperatures. This is known as heat gain. The same
principle applies in the winter. Your furnace or heat pump
raises the indoor temperature and this difference of temperature
makes the heat inside your house try to move outside. This is
known as heat loss. The walls, windows, doors, roof and floor of
the structure are known as the “thermal envelope” of the
building. Anytime you can stop or slow air temperature movement
through the envelope, you improve the indoor air comfort and
reduce the amount of energy required to maintain that comfort.
The insulation of your home or business