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Make your Kitchen Remodel more Green than the Veggies...
Last month we posted an article about environmentally friendly remodeling ideas that included alternative cabinetry, flooring, and countertops. This month, we offer up another Sugar Land kitchen remodeling alternative when it comes to insulation.
If you are looking to take on a gut-wrenching kitchen remodel that involves breaking down walls and ripping out cabinets, consider replacing your old insulation with more eco-friendly stuffing. New, eco-friendly insulation will save you money by cutting down on the energy your home loses and make the walls of your house safe for your family and the environment for years to come
There are a few benefits to re-insulating your house during Sugar Land kitchen remodeling.
 Installing new insulation of any kind, especially on an older house, is likely to decrease your utility bill.
More insulation will make your home quieter and more comfortable. A true sanctuary from the cacophony of the outside world.
Reducing your energy bill saves you money and saves the environment in the form of less CO2 emissions.
When looking at types of insulation, there are a few options available today for your Sugar Land kitchen remodeling. Some types won’t add a dime. Other types will increase your short-term costs, but increase your long-term savings.
Fiberglass blankets are usually standard, however, you can request formaldehyde-free fiberglass and pay about the same price as for regular batting.
Loose-fill insulation is another option for Sugar Land kitchen remodeling. Typically, it costs less than insulation sold in bats and can do a better job blocking heat flow if installed correctly.
If you want to eliminate fiberglass completely, cellulose is another option. The cost of materials may be less than fiberglass, but sometimes installation will costs more since less contractors are familiar with the process.
Finally, you can use foam insulation. The cost is more than standard, but there is a huge increase in your utility bill savings and deadening of the outside sounds that come into your home. Another great thing about foam insulation is that you can easily add foam insulation [via retrofitting] inside all of the other walls of your home that are not being opened up like your kitchen walls.
Re-doing your insulation during your remodel can be efficiently and cost-effectively achieved by consulting with a contractor on the energy savings you’re hoping to gain and defining what you want to invest in your Sugar Land kitchen remodeling project.
If you missed last month’s greener remodeling article, check it out here - Sugar Land Kitchen Remodeling: Spring forward with a Greener Kitchen. And remember to talk to a home renovation specialists at HLS before starting any home improvement project.
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