Sam Boak Knows an Under Insulated Home is a Costly Expense
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During the spring season, Boak & Sons clients are often looking to tackle residential and commercial roofing, siding and gutter projects. While these are all great in keeping your home protected from the elements and looking great, Sam Boak advises homeowners to also consider home insulation as well. Insulation isn't just about saving money on heating during the winter months. A well-insulated home can also offer substantial energy savings in the summer months when air conditioning is needed.
According to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, around 90 percent of homes are under insulated in the United States. New home construction requirements on insulation R-value have increased, meaning older homes have a 9 in 10 chance of being under insulated. Unless insulation has been added overtime, an older structure is not as energy efficient as a new construction project completed today. In addition, insulation has three times the impact on the average home's energy and comfort than windows or doors. This makes it an ideal choice if you're looking to improve the overall feeling in your home.
It is common for home and business owners to become more aware of their insulation needs when the temperature drops, but it is just as important when the temperature rises. During the summer, energy and money is spent working to keep your building cool; without proper insulation it could all be a waste.
In winter months, cold rooms or chilly drafts can signal an under-insulated home. In warmer months, here are some signs you can look for. First, higher energy bills. Compare your bills over the last several years. If you see things rising, it might mean insulation has settled becoming less effective. Mice and bugs are never welcome in a home, but these guys can also be a signal you need more insulation. The same holes and crevices they come in through can let cool air escape in the summer. Under insulated homes will heat up in bright sunlight and this will cause the temperature inside your home to rise. Having a hot second story home often means attic insulation is low and the heat from the space is seeping into the home. Boak & Sons encourages homeowners to lower their energy bill by investing in insulation this summer.
"We offer a wide variety of insulation products to our clients from fiberglass batts to spray foam," says Sam Boak, president of Boak & Sons. "Once we diversified from fiberglass to foam, we saw a 40% increase in gross sales. Foam insulation offers higher efficiencies to homes and businesses that we hadn't seen in any other product."
If you have any questions about commercial or residential insulation, or Sam Boak, please contact Kellie Daley at 330-73-5646 or kdaley@boakandsons.com.
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About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, windows, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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