Insulation Services Los Angeles

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All of us pay to heat and cool our homes and wish we could pay much less than we do. In a typical home, space conditioning and comfort bills can account for up to one-half of a home's energy bills with the remaining portion due primarily to water heating, lighting, and appliances. Replacement and/or cleaning of insulation is extremely important. Homeowners can affect their energy usage, save money, and help the environment all at the same time. Investing in energy-efficient options, such as insulation, will provide a continued payback to the homeowner, not only in dollars and cents, but also in a more enjoyable and comfortable living environment for many years, as well as a reduction in emission of greenhouse gases. United Air Care understands the importance of living without fear and we are considered the best in Los Angeles:

Insulation Replacement Los Angeles: Los Angeles is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and with sheer size comes the need for shelter. Unfortunately, many Los Angeles homes have been around for decades - the same being true for the insulation within these homes. United Air Care is dedicated to replacing old and obsolete insulation and creating a safe environment for as many homeowners as possible.

Insulation Installation Los Angeles: While there have been many homes built in the past, Los Angeles continues to grow at an ever expanding rate. United Air Care is proud to be a part of these newly built homes and offers professional insulation installation that is sure to last!

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How Does Insulation Work?

Heat naturally flows from a warmer area to a cooler one due to a difference in temperature. The greatest heat flow is through the path of least resistance. In the wintertime, any heated space of your home will lose heat to unheated areas such as the garage, attic, crawlspaces, or the outside. In the summertime, heat is transferred to the interior of your home due to a high outside temperature and admission of solar radiation (sunlight). In both cases, your home's heating and cooling system must replace or remove heat lost or gained. Proper insulation of the attic, walls, floors, and basement of your home will significantly help reduce heat transfer, reducing your monthly energy bills.

All forms of insulation are rated by an R-factor which is defined as its resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-factor, the greater the resistance to heat flow. The R-factor of insulation depends upon the type of material used and its thickness and density. Adding additional insulation to your home increases the R-value and hence the resistance to heat flow, because the R-values of individual layers are added together. Two layers of insulation, one with an R-value of 19 and another with an R-value of 11, sum to a total R-value of 30 (19+11).

Quicks Facts About R-Value

One type of insulation maybe thicker or thinner than the next, but if the R-value is the same they should insulate equally.
R-value performance testing is done in a 70 F environment with no air movement. Ironically enough, when you need insulation the most you're generally not in these ideal temperatures or conditions. This can result in the rated house insulation R-value being higher than the actual effective R value.
The average recommended R-value of insulating material for basement insulation in North America is R-12.
The R-value in house insulation is substantially lowered when there's any air or water/moisture leaks.
The standard R-value for house insulation varies based on climate and temperature
1 inch of insulation is = to 30 inches of concrete.