Weatherization

Properties are wonderful assets to have – but if you want to get the most from your big investment, both in terms of high quality functionality and financial performance, you need to take on the necessary procedures to get it into the best possible condition. One of the processes that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States is weatherization. This process has an all-encompassing, profound impact on residential and commercial properties, and is well-worth your consideration. At St Louis Spray Foam Insulation Pros, we have a treasure trove of experience when it comes to the weatherization processes that are required to get your property in order. The exact measures taken can vary considerably, depending on specific circumstances, but we’ll be able to take action and make recommendations that will achieve the best possible results for you. You can get a taste of what’s available by reading on below.

What is Weatherization?

Weatherization is a term that people are becoming increasingly familiar with, but what exactly is it? And how does the process work? In basic terms, weatherization is the process where a building is protected from the effects of elemental conditions – like sunlight, wind, and precipitation. This is done to stop it from getting harmed, in part, but it’s also advisable that these measures are taken to help reduce energy consumption and to bolster energy efficiency. Although these processes are more commonly associated with residential properties, commercial property owners are finding excellent value in these interventions as well.

Methods and Measures

There are a huge number of techniques and measures that can be taken to upgrade and weatherize your property in an effective fashion. Of course, the nature of the changes will largely depend on the condition of your property, as well as the structural design and composition of the building. It’s normal to perform air sealing, window film and awnings, and make repairs to roof and wall leaks and structural imperfections. Heating and cooling systems will also need to be checked and cleaned, and there are a number of other methods that will need to be considered on top of these.

Energy Savings

The reductions in energy consumption that are possible through thorough weatherization processes aren’t insignificant. Studies have shown that the reduces energy consumption can help you to save hundreds of dollars a year. Alongside the additional comfort and quality of life improvements, you can actually make money back on the initial upfront expenditure that you put forward. The reduced energy expenditures at your property also means that you have a reduced impact on the wider environment, which is particularly important when you bear in mind the dire pressures that we’re under due to climate change.

Improved Sleep Quality

The majority of the changes that weatherization will introduce are intended to induce greater energy efficiency, and to protect the building from the elements, but there are some unexpected benefits on top of those. One, for example, is the improvement to the quality of your sleep. With a more comfortable, warm, and quiet sleeping space, improvements are not only possible, but probable.