The Smith family lives in Cole Harbor, where they own a 2,000 sqft semi-detached home built in 1982, but have always struggled with high electric bills. When winter comes, they rely on their HVAC system and electric auxiliary heat to keep the house warm, yet their monthly electricity bill can be as high as $400. And in the summer, they pay up to $200 for cooling, albeit for cooling.

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Unable to cope with the high cost of electricity, the Smiths decided to take action to solve the problem. They consulted NSroofer and learned about the importance of insulation. So they decided to upgrade their home from fiberglass insulation to blown-in cellulose batts. R-Value was also upgraded from R12 to the new standard of R60.

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With the insulation upgrade, the Smiths began to see significant energy savings. They saved an average of $150 per month on their winter electric bill, and their summer cooling costs were reduced. This meant that they were saving nearly 30% on their annual energy bills.

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Over time, the Smiths have not only gotten rid of the high electricity bills they used to have, but they are enjoying a more comfortable and energy-efficient life. Their home has become an example for their neighbors to follow, and many of them are considering upgrading the insulation in their homes to save money on their energy bills and protect the environment!

The Xu family lives in a bungalow in Timberlea. In recent years he had noticed that his home's energy bills were rising. In the winter, it was difficult to maintain a stable and comfortable temperature in their home. He was puzzled by this phenomenon.

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He was referred to NSroofer by a friend and we inspected his attic and roof. We found that his roof had been damaged by animals and that the attic was being used as a heating nest. The insulation in the attic had been disturbed and was no longer uniform. Some areas had lost their insulation. The roof needed to be repaired and the attic refilled with insulation.

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This winter after the repairs were completed, Xu said the temperature in his home was no longer erratic. It stays at a comfortable temperature very well. And the energy bills

are much lower.

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These changes have given Xu and his family the satisfaction of not having to worry about indoor temperatures and not having to continue to worry about the house being used as a nesting place for animals.