Augusta, GA Homeowners Save on Utility Bills with Spray Foam Insulation

Augusta GA Spray Foam Insulation Company & Energy Efficient Roofing Contractors 

If your a homeowner in the Augusta, GA and surrounding CSRA area looking to lower utility bills, then you might want to read this blog post.  With the hot summers in Augusta, a poorly insulated or underinsulated home, will keep your air conditioner running all summer in the Georgia and South Carolina heat.  Many of our customers in the CSRA area, experience high power & utility bills in the summer, due to the A/C trying to keep the home cool.  Many of our customers have already tried fiberglass insulation as a solution to keep their home cool; but the Georgia heat, and the inefficient building envelope system fiberglass insulation incorportes fail to properly keep homes cool in the Augusta, GA and surrounding areas.  Historic Homes can really experience the "hot house" effect because of steep pitched roofs and large attics, and with lots of room for hot air in a fiberglass insulated building envelope system.  See our previous blog post for more on the building envelope definition, and the difference between the building envelope design fiberglass insulation used versus the building envelope system used with spray foam insulation. 

If you have fiberglass insulation now, you probably know what we are talking about, because its like a sauna when you go into the attic space of your home.  What makes Spray Foam Insulation 33% better then fiberglass is the balance in temperature between living space and attic space, balancing the overall home temperature, thus improving the overall efficiency of your HVAC system.  By spraying the rafters of the home with spray foam insulation, including gable walls, closing soffit vents, and eliminating non-conditioned space, our spray foam insulation systems can save homeowners in Augusta, GA 33% or more on utility cost.

One of the main reasons we wanted to point out the ,Augusta, GA, Richmond County, GA, Columbia County GA, Saluda County, SC, and Aiken County, SC (CSRA) area customers, is that they see some of the biggest energy savings of all our spray foam insulation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia.  Being in the sandhills region, the sun can really beat down on a home, so spray foam insulation's unique building envelope design, with the insulation on the rafters versus the ceiling of the home, also helps to reduce the transfer of heat thru the home.  Energy Efficient Roofing Systems, uses of solar energy powered appliances, and other "green" building materials known to lower utility cost for homeowners in Georgia.  With a large market of Historic Homes in the Augusta, GA area, many historic homeowners are including spray foam insulation into budgeting cost for historic home renovation projects; as long term savings on energy bills will offset higher installation cost versus traditional fiberglass insulation.  Retro-Solutions Construction Company is proud to have installed spray foam insulation in a number of Historic Homes, in addition to retrofitting new homes with spray foam insulation in the Augusta, GA and surrounding CSRA area.  Spray foam insulation is at a all time low to have installed in your home, but with rising oil prices, cost are likely to inflate with increased gas cost. 

Retro-Solutions Construction Company is a licensed spray foam insulation contractor & roofing contractors in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.   We offer a variety of Energy Saving solutions for homeowners in the Augusta, GA and surrounding areas.  If your looking to lower utility cost in Augusta, GA then contact us today at 706-951-0158.  Below is a list of services we offer to the Augusta, GA and CSRA area:

• Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation
• Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
• Crawl Space Encapsulation with Spray Foam Insulation
• Wall Foam Insulation
• Solar Energy Powered Hot Water Heaters
• Solar Panels
• Energy Efficient Roofing Systems - Tile Roofs, Slate Roofs, Standing Seam Metal Roofs
• Home Energy Monitoring
• Residential & Commercial Insulation Services
• Residential & Comercial Roofing Services
• other "Green" Building Products

Please read our other blog post for more information on our products and services.  Retro-Solutions Construction Company offers the best Spray Foam Insulation Services, and Energy Efficient Roofing Services in the Augusta and CSRA area, so call us today for Free Estimates on any of our services, or visit us on the web at:

http://www.csraroofingcontractors.com/ or call Dan at 706-951-0158

Areas Served:
Augusta GA, Thomson GA, Evans GA, Martinez GA, Appling GA, Grovetown GA, Harlem GA, Hephzibah GA, Blythe GA, Washington GA, North Augusta SC, Edgefield SC, Aiken SC, Johnston SC, Batesburg-Leesville SC, Greenville SC, Spartanburg SC, Columbia SC, Lexington SC, and most of South Carolina, North Carolina, and east of Atlanta Georgia.

Retro-Solutions Construction Company 706-951-0158

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Greener Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

Keep Your Family Cool and Comfortable All Summer

You have certainly heard it before – adjusting your air conditioning to a few degrees warmer can help you save money on utility bills. But what if you are still uncomfortable? Follow these simple, green tips to help stay cool this summer, no matter what the thermostat says.

House Plants

No, a potted fern in the living room isn’t going to keep you cool, but planting shade trees, climbing perennials and vines can shelter your home from the sun’s rays and significantly reduce the amount of heat buildup inside your house.

Window Cracks

If you turn your air conditioner on and off as the outdoor temperature changes, you could be wasting a lot of energy and money. Instead, try keeping your house at a consistent temperature and open windows on cooler summer days. Encourage air circulation by opening the bottom portion of the windows on the windy side of your house, and open the top portion of the windows on the opposite side of the house. Warm air will flow out through the top of the windows; cooler air will flow in through the bottom.

Fan Out

When opening the windows isn’t enough – or isn’t possible – you can increase air flow in your home by turning on ceiling fans. They are relatively inexpensive, energy-efficient, effectively draw hot air out while pulling cool air down, and they help you feel cooler. If you don’t have ceiling fans, consider installing them in your main living space and in any occupied bedrooms.

Be Shady

Even on the hottest of summer days, the temperature in your favorite shady spot can be as many as 20 degrees cooler than in direct sunlight. Whether you install an awning over your deck or patio, or set up a hammock or comfy chair under a tree, you can enjoy the great outdoors in cool comfort.

Drink More

Unfortunately, increasing your evening cocktail intake probably won’t help you cool off, but staying hydrated with plenty of non-alcoholic fluids will. As your body heats up, you sweat more in an effort to cool down. This excess perspiration can lead to dehydration if you are not careful. Drink plenty of cold water, lemonade, iced tea, sports drinks, or juices throughout the day to replace lost fluids.

Towel Time

A cold, wet towel wrapped around your neck is one of the most effective ways to cool down quickly on a hot day. The cold compress cools the blood as it passes through your veins, helping to lower your body temperature. Keep a few damp hand towels in your fridge or freezer so you have always got one on hand.

No Pool, No Problem

A cool shower can be as refreshing as a dip in the pool. Try this trick at the height of the afternoon heat or just before you go to bed. You will remove excess sweat from your body (which can make you feel sticky and uncomfortable) and will open your pores to help your body cool off faster.

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