Green
Building
Why is it so confusing?
With all the different buzz surrounding
what green means, it’s no wonder
why any consumer would be confused. So,
what does green building mean and how
can it be done? Let us show you.
At Goley, our part of the green building
mission is energy conservation. Properly
insulating and air sealing your home
can reduce energy use and increase
energy
efficiency. Properly insulating
your home can help do both.
Improve
Energy Efficiency
Insulation
improves any buildings energy efficiency
by keeping the heated or cooled air
inside. Heaters and air conditioners
that run constantly use a huge amount
of energy that not only affects your
pocketbook, but also the environment.
With the proper level of insulation
in your attic, walls, and throughout
your home or building, conditioned
air will stay where it is needed, inside
the structure. With an additional air
seal, air
infiltration is drastically reduced,
complimenting insulation efforts to
decrease energy consumption.
Being energy
smart has huge advantages for everyone.
By properly insulating and air sealing,
nonrenewable energy sources are conserved.
The benefits of energy conservation
are far reaching. Decreased dependence
on foreign oil and lower greenhouse
gas emissions are only two advantages.
How
Green are the products?
We know that insulation helps conserve
energy, but what about the insulation
products themselves? The primary raw
material used to make fiberglass insulation
is sand, which is a rapidly renewable
resource. Additionally, Certainteed’s
fiberglass insulation products average
35% recycled glass content. Sustainability
is key.
Icynene® spray foam does not
contain synthetic blowing
agents, which have very high Global
Warming Potential. Icynene® does not
lose r-value over time provides longevity
and can potentially eliminate the need
for the installation/re-installation
of additional material in the future.
Cellulose is made from approx. 80%
recycled newspaper.
Increased
durability = energy savings
Increasing the durability
of a structure reduces the need for
additional material to be used later.
By using vapor barriers, (such as Membrain
Smart Vapor
Retarder), or spray foam insulation,
walls are protected from moisture which
reduces mold, thus protecting building
materials and reducing the need for
replacement in the future.
Green = Green
Saving energy saves you money. The
investment you make by properly insulating
and air sealing will be evident in
your energy bill. Invest in your comfort
and the environment. The returns are
tremendous.
Goley Insulation is a proud member
of the HBA Green Building Council and
has participated in the construction of
LEED,
GBI, and Energy
Star certified homes whose primary
focus is energy conservation and sustainability.
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