Keeping your energy bills low can be a matter of changing your habits, but there are also times when an investment into your property can help you to save money in the long run.
Insulation
One of the best things you can do to increase energy efficiency in your property is to preserve and maintain the heat or cold created by your property’s HVAC system. This will lower energy usage directly by ensuring that your heating or air conditioning systems do not have to continually process new air. The best way to do this is to invest in effective insulation for your whole property. This means looking at insulation for your roof, walls, and crawl space.
Most properties have some form of insulation in place already, but this insulation is not always the most effective. Insulation also deteriorates with age, which can make it less effective. As such, updating or replacing insulation that has ceased to be effective can be an excellent way to improve your property’s energy efficiency. This can lower your energy bills almost immediately.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Because dampness contributes directly to an increase in energy consumption and costs, encapsulating your crawl space is an excellent way to reduce your energy costs (and prevent avoidable damage to your property). Professional crawl space encapsulation is an incredibly flexible process that can be tailored to suit your property’s needs and address its current condition.
Crawl space encapsulation is also a relatively cost-effective process that offers long-term solutions. The most common encapsulation processes include crawl space vent cover installation, vapor barrier installation, and the installation of a dehumidifier and/or interior drainage system and a sump pump. These products help keep dampness out of your crawl space and remove leaking water in your home.