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What is eShield™?
Most of us know energy conservation is a hot topic in construction. eShield™ is a perfect example of a product that goes above and beyond. eShield™ is reflective insulation, designed to conserve energy and add years to the life of your home. eShield™ is a four part system of treatments, primarily to your attic, that can reduce your energy costs by up to 50%.
The eShield™ system finds, identifies, and stops all the small air leaks in your home. It also reflects most of the radiant heat that heats up your home, and installs insulation where it will do the most good.
Here we will discuss in greater detail what the eShield™ system is, what it does, and why you may want to investigate it for your attic.
Why Would I Want eShield™ for My Attic?
You may not realize it, but your roof is largely responsible for your utility bill. In fact, studies have shown that an underinsulated attic may allow up to 50% of the heat you pay for to escape outdoors. Roofs are bashed with ultraviolet radiation every day as well, and most of the resulting heat is absorbed by the roof decking and transferred into your attic.
eShield™ is a system of techniques, products and materials that addresses these issues, and resolves them all at once.
How Do I Know If I Need eShield™ for My Attic?
If your energy bills are high, your attic is too hot to enter in the summer, your upper floors are much hotter than your main floor, or you want your home to last longer, eShield™ could solve all your problems. eShield™ is designed to prevent the space between your roof decking and your ceiling from transferring heat (or cold for that matter) into your home.
Normal insulation, like blown fiberglass or cellulose, will have limits to how much heat they can absorb. As these types of insulation age, the problem becomes worse. You might be surprised to learn that it’s not the material in insulation that provides the benefit. The benefit comes from the air trapped inside the insulation material, which slows down thermal transfer from one place to another.
As blown-in forms of insulation ages, gravity eventually takes over. The insulation compacts on itself, expelling the air that’s doing the work. That’s why you can usually see the ceiling joists or trusses protruding through the insulation of an old house. The boards didn’t move. The insulation did.
Whether using fiberglass batting, blown fiberglass, blown cellulose, or closed cell expanding foam, all of these materials will reach a point where they cannot absorb anymore heat. When this happens, the heat is transferred directly to the ceiling (usually drywall), which in turn radiates the heat into the home.
If your utility bills are high, you would probably benefit from installing the eShield™ system. eShield™ doesn’t just replace your old insulation with new, more efficient rockwool. eShield™ also protects the insulation itself from additional wear and heat damage, so it lasts virtually forever. No other system works like eShield™ to reduce air leaks, heat build up, and heat transfer.
What Is the Installation Process For eShield™?
eShield™ is remarkably quick to install considering how sophisticated the system is. If you’re interested, get some information from a trusted eShield™ installer. Essentially, the eShield™ system is part home inspector, roofer, and insulation contractor all at the same time.
A technician will do an inspection of your home and attic. The test is designed to find all the little cracks and gaps that create drafts. Next, they’ll take some readings to determine how effective your roof is at reflecting the damaging heat and UV from the sun. Then they’ll design a system for your attic using their special radiant heat barrier that will prevent your attic from becoming an oven. Best of all, when using it with a Nest system, you can actually monitor the whole thing as it happens from your cell phone!
Will eShield™ Work On Any House?
The eShield™ system is designed to be installed in attic spaces, so homes with vaulted or cathedral ceilings may not be good candidates. If you have vaulted ceilings, Sol-R-Skin may be a great option for you. However, any homes with an attic space are required by code to be large enough to work in, so eShield™ will work in most homes.
What Are the Pros and Cons Of eShield™?
The benefits of the eShield™ system are primarily heat reduction in an attic space, which results in cost savings. Energy costs are reduced, expensive insulation lasts longer, and moisture is more easily controlled.
What Are the Pros and Cons Of eShield™?
The benefits of the eShield™ system are primarily heat reduction in an attic space, which results in cost savings. Energy costs are reduced, expensive insulation lasts longer, and moisture is more easily controlled.
eShield™: Pros
Installs Much Like Standard Insulation or House Wrap
Can Pay for Itself in Energy Savings Alone
Carries an Excellent Warranty if Installed by a Certified eShield™ Installer
Easily Customizable for Any Size Roof
Cost Effective to Install and Own
Adds Years to the Life of Your Home, Especially Your Attic
If Combined with a Nest System, You Can Literally Watch eShield™ Work
eShield™: Cons
There really aren’t any cons to installing an eShield™ system, other than the initial cost to install it. Most eShield™ installations will involve replacing or adding to your insulation, stopping all the little drafts, and installing the reflective heat barrier to the underside of your roof deck, trusses, and other framing.
How Do I Find an eShield™ Installer Near Me?
Generally, the best way to shop for an eShield™ installation company is to look for a local company online. eShield™ only selects a few reputable, trained installers to offer their products and install their products. The best ones usually have a modern website that clearly reflects the company’s commitment to technology, like ProCraft Restoration Group®.
When searching for a Sol-R-Skin installer in your town, look for one that clearly answers all of your questions, plus the ones you didn’t know to ask. For example, they’ll tell you how you can view real time energy stats about your house from your phone, or how safe the system is.
ProCraft Restoration Group is a great example of a reputable, dependable, eShield™ installer, so live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill (Research Triangle) or Atlanta area click here and ask for a free assessment.
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