Sunday, October 18, 2015

Adding Attic Insulation



Whether you live in a warm-weather state, as I do, or in a cooler northern climate, it's hard to stay comfortable and keep your energy bills in check if you don't have adequate insulation in the attic. But many homeowners I talk with don't know how much is enough. 

The answer depends on where you live. Typically, houses in warm-weather states should have an R-38 insulation in the attic, whereas houses in cold climates should have R-49. These insulation levels will keep heated air from migrating out in winter. In a cooling climate, a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning equipment. 
Read More: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,212235,00.html

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