Insulation Articles

You increase comfort and decrease energy consumption by improving the insulation in your Oregon home. Less energy use translates into lower energy bills. 

When it comes to energy efficiency and home comfort, many homeowners in Oregon have started to look upwards—specifically, to their attics.

Heating is the number one energy consumer in your home—it consumes nearly 30 percent of the average household’s energy bill.

HomeRX and Performance Insulation Energy Services is pleased to offer top-tier insulation services to our neighbors in Portland and communities nearby. Contact us today to learn about the range of solutions we offer.

Notice your symptoms acting up, even when you try to avoid the outdoors? That’s because pollen is finding its way into your Oregon home.

Insulation and new home construction go hand in hand. The U.S. Department of Energy notes that adding insulation to a home under construction is much easier than trying to retrofit it in an existing home.

Believe it or not, your attic helps keep your Portland home comfortable by acting as an extra layer of protection from the fluctuating outdoor temperatures.

If this is your reality and you are struggling with heat loss in your Oregon home, then you may want to look into the ways you can properly insulate it.

It’s no secret that insulation can save you money here in Oregon. Adding new insulation to your attic, crawl space, and other parts of your home can cut down heating and cooling costs by 10 to 20 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Feel a draft in your Oregon home? Let’s cover it up with a new layer of insulation. Adding new insulation to your Portland home improves your comfort and protects your indoor air quality (IAQ).

Most Americans experience four seasons a year, but we in the Pacific Northwest are accustomed to a fifth: wildfire season.  Wildfire season historically has begun in late spring or early summer and stretched into October and sometimes November. Now it is burning its way right into winter. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…

At HomeRx, we work with fiberglass batting, blown-in cellulose, and spray foam insulation. We can guide you in selecting the best form of insulation for your home and offer solutions that improve your comfort and fit your budget.