Insulating New and Existing Homes Throughout Oklahoma
Did you know that 90 percent of U.S. homes are estimated to be under-insulated*? So, it’s likely that your home is one of them. Many homes do not have the proper insulation. This can affect your energy bills, comfort level, indoor air quality and overall health. With Americans spending as much as 90 percent of their time indoors, it’s critical to have well-insulated, tightly sealed homes for families to enjoy comfortably.
Save More Money with Federal Energy Tax Credits
As your energy-saving partner, we are here to help you save more on your insulation and air sealing projects. We encourage our customers to learn more about the federal energy tax credits and rebates that are now available to you. You may be able to receive a tax credit of 30% for the insulation and air sealing materials used—covering up to $1,200!
Insulation lays a foundation of energy efficiency for residential, commercial and industrial structures. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to save energy and reduce monthly energy bills. By adding insulation and air sealing, you can enjoy a variety of benefits:
• More consistent indoor comfort
• Reduced energy usage
• Lower heating and cooling costs
• Less wear and tear on HVAC equipment
• Reduced noise transmission for a quieter space
• Improved air quality
• Reduced moisture intrusion
• Less overall environmental impact
WHERE TO INSULATE
Insulation should be installed in the walls, floors, attic space, basement and crawlspace. A more detailed list includes:
- Ceilings with unheated spaces above, including dormer ceilings
- Knee walls of attic spaces finished as living areas
- Sloped walls and ceilings of attics finished as living areas
- Cathedral or vaulted ceilings
- Around perimeters of slabs
- Floors above vented crawl spaces
- Floors over unheated or open spaces such as over garages or porches
- Basement walls
- Band and header joists
- Interior walls, ceilings or floors where extra sound control is needed
- Floors over unconditioned basements
Owens Corning® PINK® Fiberglas™ Insulation
Spray Foam
Cellulose
We also offer advanced air sealing solutions to ensure a properly sealed building envelope.
If you would like to learn if your home has enough insulation or if there are certain energy loss spots in your house, we can conduct a home energy audit. We will use blower door testing equipment to pinpoint any trouble zones and make a customized solution to resolve them.
*Estimate developed by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. Under-insulated here means when compared to the minimum prescriptive wall and ceiling insulation R-values found in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code.
SPEAK WITH AN INSULATION EXPERT.
If you would like to schedule a home energy assessment or request a free insulation estimate, please call Thrice Energy Solutions at (405) 521-0318.