Financial Savings & Energy Conservation

The Department of Energy estimates that up to 70% of heat loss and cooling costs can be attributed to a home with air leaks and drafts.  The image below shows common air leakage sites, many of which can be avoided with Doctor Energy Smart’s thermal energy audit and  spray foam insulation installations. 

Common Home Air Leakage Sites

With Doctor Energy Smart, you save money in four ways:

Cut Heating & Cooling Costs: Eliminate air leaks and better insulate your home.

Save on Energy Bills: With an R value of 7 per inch and the ability to fill gaps and leaks that other insulations just can’t compete with, spray foam insulation eliminates problem areas where you lose heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. This leads to a host of benefits, from lower heat and electricity bills, to the ability to install a more energy efficient HVAC system that doesn’t have to work so hard to heat and cool your fully-insulated home.

Options for Lower Installation Costs: In existing homes, spray foam insulation can be applied to just the areas that need improvement, rather than the entire home. Our thermal imaging technology provides you with a 20-30 page report of comparative images of all areas of your home, showing exactly where you are losing money. We can then target these problem areas to drastically reduce your energy consumption and make your home more comfortable.

Eligible for Tax Credits & Deductions: As an energy efficient product, spray foam insulation qualifies for an energy tax credit of up to $1,500.

You can feel good about doing your part to help your neighborhood and your environment through all the energy you are saving with a properly insulated home. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) or spray foam insulation can even be made of sustainable, organic materials for a completely green home improvement project.

Tell your friends and neighbors contact the Doctor to experience the benefits and go green themselves!

How We Use Energy in Our Homes

The table below illustrates just how much energy we all use. It is unfortunate that heating and cooling account for 43% of the pie, but there is a solution. Avoid wasting money - prevent unnecessary usage of energy in inadequately insulated homes by updating with spray foam.

More About R Values

“R value” measures the insulating properties of different types of insulation. The higher the number, the better the product insulates, which means that it keeps your home’s temperature regulated throughout the seasons. Insulation can be layered to increase the overall R value, and starting with an initial high value is recommended. The spray foam insulation that we provide has a an R value of up to 7 per inch of foam, which is layered to create values of up to 50 (more is possible depending on space) as recommended by the US Department of Energy for homes in the NJ, PA and NY region.  

R Value Comparison Chart, Common Insulation Types (Values per Inch)

Loose Fill Fiberglass: 2.5

Fiberglass Batts (Rolls): 3

Polystyrene Board: 3.8

Spray Foam: 5.9 to 7

“Enveloping” Your Home

Building envelope design emphasizes indoor climate control – all areas of a home can be “enveloped” in a protective shell that provides a thermal barrier for the home. Doctor Energy Smart’s solutions work perfectly for enveloping, which saves you money on energy costs and conserves resources like gas, oil, and electricity.