United States Insulation of PA
» Thermal, Fire, Foam Insulation for New Construction Residential and Commercial and Existing Residential in the greater Delaware Valley
United States Insulation of PA is a small family-owned business with locations in Philadelphia and Chester Springs, PA. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of standards in Insulation services through a variety of insulating, air sealing and venting methods to provide you with comfort at an affordable price.
We are fully insured and bonded, and all our work is guaranteed. We stand behind our work 100%.
By Insulating, Air Sealing and Venting your property with United States Insulation of PA, you will enjoy a warmer and more comfortable home - as well as lower energy bills!
Facts about Insulation
Why Insulate Your House?
Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average
American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of
energy waste in most homes.
- Insulation saves money and our nation's limited energy resources
- Insulation makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house
- Insulation makes walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
The amount of energy you conserve will depend on several factors: your local
climate; the size, shape, and construction of your house; the living habits of
your family; the type and efficiency of the heating and cooling systems; and
the fuel you use. Once the energy savings have paid for the installation cost,
energy conserved is money saved - and saving energy will be even more
important as utility rates go up.
This fact sheet will help you to understand how insulation works, what
different types of insulation are available, and how much insulation makes
sense for your climate. There are many other things you can do to conserve
energy in your home as well. The Department of Energy offers many web
sites to help you save energy by sealing air leaks, selecting more energy efficient
appliances, etc.
How Insulation Works
Heat flows
naturally
from a
warmer to a
cooler
space. In
winter, the
heat moves
directly
from all
heated living
spaces to
the outdoors
and to
adjacent
unheated
attics,
garages, and
basements wherever
there is a
difference
in
temperature.
During the
summer,
heat moves
from
outdoors to
the house
interior. To
maintain
comfort, the
heat lost in
winter must
be replaced
by your
heating
system and
the heat
gained in
summer
must be
removed by
your air
conditioner.
Insulating
ceilings.
walls. and
floors
decreases
the heating
or cooling
needed by
providing
an effective
resistance to the flow of
heat.
