Sealing and Insulating the Envelope of Your Tallahassee Home Maximizes Cooling
The amount of heat gain through the home envelope is proportionate to the amount of cooling needed to keep your Tallahassee home comfortable. To maximize cooling efficiency and comfort, sealing and insulating the home envelope may be in order. Here’s the scoop.
What Exactly Is a Home’s Envelope?
A home’s envelope is comprised of the structure, systems and components that separate the air conditioned living spaces from the non-conditioned spaces of the home, such as the attic, crawl space and garage. The envelope may also be referred to as the shell or insulation barrier of a home.
The typical...