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March 5, 2009
Tips From Experts: (excerpts from feature)
Tear down sheetrock or take off siding….not economical in the short-run Go for
the highest R-Value. Beef up your insulation. Foams, Cellulose, fiberglass,
reflective aluminum and recycled newsprint and denim. Some are urethane-based,
some have formaldehyde, Others have soybean material substitute. Spend money on
insulation Today the median age of the American home is 36 years, according to
the U.S. Census Bureau. 82% of these houses have had nothing done in the way of
attic or insulation replenishment….it is just not done. Old cellulose,
fiberglass and recycled paper are doing nothing to keep the heat out or heat and
ac in….Reflective Aluminum insulation is a reasonably priced alternative.
“future-proofing” your house is not just for the wealthy. Federal rebates, tax
credits, energy efficient mortgages and manufacturer’s discounted prices make
the process feasible for most homeowners. Remember…the goal is comfort and
eventual appreciated re-sale value.
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September 2008
“If you have a $1,000 to invest…invest it in your home in an energy
efficient, energy saving/utility cost cutting product”
ECONOMIZER
October 2008
“Small scale investors would consider energy saving product companies,
the only real safe investments in today’s market”
EXPERT PICKS/STOCKS
December 2008
“Get your home energy efficient”
“Audit your home for energy wasters, from recycled fluorescent light
bulbs to re-insulating your attic, walls and crawlspaces”
“Figure potential savings and payback times for improvement, along with
increase of property value.”
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April 28, 2009
Steve Maxwell
“Reflective Insulation is worth considering for several applications.”
“Foil Insulation is gaining acceptance for a multitude of uses but its primary use is to
deflect intense summertime heat away from you home in the summer and act as a
thermal barrier keeping your heat in your home in the winter.”
While this product holds much promise product quality does vary so be sure to use a
version that is proven, warranted, referenced and installed by a knowledgeable
contractor. *** 3 of 4 Stars
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March 2008
A recent economic evaluation study of insulation revealed that reflective insulation is the
most cost-effective insulation system. Reason: Reflective Insulation provides a better
value proposition due to its adequate thermal performance on R-Value and because of its
low cost per R-value when compared with other insulations. Greater savings and
payback because of its lower installation cost and greater resiliency over time.
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Press Release
July 16, 2009
University Study Quantifies Benefits of Reflective Insulation
Study conducted by Centex Corporation (NYSE:CTX) and Appalachian State University
Key Findings:
-23 degree drop in the peak attic temperature
-20% reduction in the run-time of the AC unit
-the product improved the efficiency of cooled air thru air ducts by 57%
61 sensors were used in a side-by-side home test.
ASU is one of the nation’s foremost authorities for building energy efficiency having
conducted research on this program for 16 years.
As a result of the 2008 test Centex began using this product in January of 2009 as part of
its Centex Energy Advantage suit of energy-efficient home features and will install in
2,843 homes by the end of 2009. According to the NAHB Research Center
These homes have been shown to have an overall energy efficiency gain of up to 22%.
Centex recently merged with Pulte to become the nations largest new home builder.
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September 3, 2009
2860 Homes surveyed.
12% had replenished their attic INSULATION in the past 10 years. Only 5% even knew
that they had to.
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