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New Englanders have a reputation for hardiness, and the climate could be a good reason for that! New England homes need to be as hardy as the people they shelter. Insulation, along with air sealing, is key to making a home comfortable.

Why Your New England Home Needs Insulation

Improving insulation in an existing house can improve your comfort levels and reduce your energy bills. The US Department of Energy (DoE) recommends the following insulation levels for New England:

  • Ceiling/Attic: R-49 to R-60
  • Walls: R-11 to R-22
  • Floor: R-25 to R-30
  • Basement or Crawlspace Walls: R-11 to R-19

In New Hampshire, new homes must meet energy code requirements. These requirements are based on DoE recommendations and include not only insulation levels but window, door and heating/cooling components as well.

Insulation Performance: What is an R-Value?

The "R" in R-value stands for Resistance. R-value is a way of measuring how well a material resists heat flow. The higher the R-value per inch of thickness of the material, the better the resistance to heat flow. One of the best insulating materials on the market today is closed cell polyurethane foam. This spray on insulation comes in at R-6.5 per inch of thickness when it's installed. This is pretty much double that of fibrous insulations like fiberglass and cellulose (R-3.2 to R-3.8).

The Benefits of Polyurethane Spray Foam

Closed cell polyurethane spray foam is a popular option for insulation due to its high R-value and ability to stop air leakage and moisture penetration once applied. Although it is a more expensive option, it can drastically increase the energy efficiency and comfort level of a home or building. Spray foam eliminates air movement inside wall cavities by forming a fully adhered, seamless insulation and air barrier system.

Yankee Thermal Imaging offers a wide range of insulation products to suit the specific requirements of your house. We work with homeowners throughout New Hampshire and Northern Maine to improve their home comfort with spray foam insulation. We are also a recognized contractor for financing and incentive programs in both states.

Call us for answers to all your spray foam insulation questions and more!

What Our Customers Are Saying

  • "Yankee Thermal Imaging is very professional and efficient. Very thankful that we completed this project on our house. It needed the update in ventilation and insulation. I would highly recommend every home owner to have the home inspection done.

    LuEllen, Strafford, NH
  • "The crew knew what they were going to do, worked well as a team, took care to even cover the floor, and cleaned up everything. They were polite, good natured, and efficient. There is a positive change in the temperature inside the house and drafty rooms are no longer drafty.

    Jacquelyn & Harold, Claremont, NH
  • "Last year I had Yankee Thermal Imaging come to my home to do some energy work. I was impressed by their knowledge of home insulation, and energy improvement. They were able to place insulation into areas of the house that I thought would not be accessible."

    Don, Peterborough, NH
  • "I am completely satisfied with all aspects of this experience. All personnel from office workers to audit personnel and installation technicians were highly efficient, courteous, and pleasant to work with. I was especially impressed with the installers and the onsite team leader.

    Robert, Portsmouth, NH
  • "What a great Company! I took a chance with YTI and had an energy audit done on my 250-year-old antique cape home. John, the energy auditor, was friendly, professional, and thorough. His visit was followed by a detailed report and suggestions for insulation.

    Joan, Londonderry, NH
  • I wanted to make my house more energy efficient and from the start, coordinating with the auditor, Laurie in the main office and the crew were all very intelligent, friendly, knew their trade and pleasant to work with.

  • Your workers were at my daughter's house (Heidi Soltysiak) for 3 days putting insulation in several places in the house. I was there since my daughter had to work. I was so impressed with the workers especially the team leader. He made sure the other two newer workers did everything right.
    Jody Kinner, Keene, NH
  • Your crew has one more day tomorrow, but I wanted to email you to say they have been incredible. Every guy on the crew has been kind, courteous, clean, respectful and meticulous with their work and the cleanup at the end of the day. All of them are good people and true assets to your company.
    Scott Baker, Greenland, NH
  • Happy Maine Customer
    I have contracted with Yankee three times over the past three years and each time I have been impressed. Players have changed but consistency, professionalism, and respect have not wavered. You folks have been a joy to work with. Thank you. Sincerely Carolyn Jodoin
  • YTI was selected as the sole Insulation Contractor on the Historic Preservation of The Effingham Town Hall - Library project. This project has significant connections to the Town and the Freemason's which created much focus on the integrity of the project.
  • Satisfied Customer
    Happy in Portsmouth!!
    The guys were very hard-working, and considerate, their worksites were left very clean and we were very comfortable having them in our home, they were perfect gentlemen and knowledgeable of their business. My wife and were very impressed we liked them a lot.
    Joseph Freda, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • Efficiency Maine Rebate Program
    Laurie, I have mailed out our payment. Thank you to you and your company. Yankee did outstanding work!
    JJ White, York, Maine
  • Yankee Thermal Imaging was our selected contractor through the NHSaves program. Their audit was extensive, identifying lots of opportunities for improvement for a house built in 1807.
    J. Bressoud, Barrington
  • Happy In Holderness
    Thank you very much, Yankee!! from start to finish, a very professional service. PS. I am going to be so much warmer this winter!!
    Lisa Elizabeth, Holderness
  • Happy In Stoddard
    Thank you so much!! The work looks great and we are already feeling warmer!!
  • Great Job
    We want you to know that the crew did a great job. We are very happy with their work, and the results that the final testing showed. They cleaned up each day. They were all pleasant to deal with as well.
    Jim & Linda, Hancock, NH

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