Reduce Heat Flow Loss

Georgia Insulation Atlanta is one of the most effective ways to lower your heating costs by reducing how much heat escapes from your home. Choosing the right insulation for your house and installing it properly is vital to ensure you achieve maximum energy efficiency.

To understand heat loss in buildings, it helps to have a basic understanding of how thermal energy flows through the fabric of the building. There are three main mechanisms for thermal energy to move through the fabric of a building: conduction, convection and radiation.

Reduce Heat Flow Loss with Proper Attic Insulation

Conduction occurs when hot objects conduct heat through them, such as the metal handles of a pot or pan conducting heat through to your hand. This is why it is important to use good quality insulated materials for your walls, floors and roof, as they have a higher R-value, meaning they have a better resistance to heat flow.

Another mechanism for heat loss is convection, which is when heat moves through liquids or gases, such as air. This is why it is important to make sure there are no gaps or cracks around doors and windows, as these are the main causes of heat loss in a home.

Radiation occurs when hot objects emit heat, which travels through the air and is absorbed by anything it hits. This is why it is important to keep the curtains closed at night and install clear plastic window insulating kits, as they help cut down on the heat transfer through the windows.

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