Attic Insulation has the
Single Biggest Impact on both Comfort and Savings - Winter & Summer!! Below
is a typical Scenario:
BEFORE ADDING INSULATION: A
homeowner will have trouble keeping the home comfortable
on a 90-100 degree day. Often by 4-6 pm the home can only
be cooled to 80-85 degrees.
AFTER
ADDING INSULATION: Once
again, same 90-100 degree day. The home can NOW reach
the desired thermostat temperature of 75 degrees or
lower. In fact, the air conditioner will actually TURN
OFF instead of running until the middle of the night.
People Always Ask "Why
Didn't I Do This Sooner?"
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Additional
Insulation = Comfort + Savings
TAX CREDITS - Info
About The New Energy Bill
The New Energy Bill allows a 10% Tax Credit up
to $500.00. For Example: If you spend $1,000.00 on insulation you can
take off $100 off the amount you send the IRS at tax time. When you
combine the Tax Credits and Rising Energy Costs, The "Payback" on
additional insulation can often be less than one or two years. Plus,
your home will be more comfortable. A GREAT INVESTMENT IN YOUR HOME.
Click
here
for more info: U.S.
Dept of Energy
Attic Insulation Requirements - Fiberglass
and Cellulose Insulation
Attic Insulation is part of a complete
system to keep your house cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter.
Current building codes suggest an R-Value of 38 -49 Depending on whether
you have gas or electric heat. This is basically 15-18 Inches of Blown
Fiberglass or 10-12 inches of Blown Cellulose. Take a look in your
attic today and then answer these questions:
Can I see the tops of my ceiling
joists? Yes, then you probably have less than 5 inches of insulation.
You should add insulation to increase the level to about 10 -15 inches.
Can your home "Keep Up" and
stay comfortable? No, then it's probably one of three things: Dirty
A/C Coils, Leaky Ducts or Low Insulation.
What about My House?
If your home is over 20 years old, it probably
It probably has less then the recommended level of insulation. See: The
Department Of Energy Fact Sheet and R-Value
Recommendations
A good way to check is to look
in your attic. If you can see the tops of the ceiling joists, you
need more insulation TODAY. By adding insulation, you can start saving
money and be more comfortable. No matter what your current level
of insulation, it is recommended to get up to the R38-49 range by
adding more attic insulation. This is especially true with rising
gas and electric prices.
Insulation Advantages
Insulation acts to slow the transfer
of heat from the warmer area to the cooler area. The thicker your attic
insulation, or higher the R-Value, the longer it will take for the
heat to move through the insulation. This is similar to wearing multilple
layers of clothes on a cold day. The more layers you have on, the less
heat will escape and you will feel warmer. The effect on your home
is that your home will be cooler in the Summer and Warmer in the Winter.
Honesty and Quality Work
Find a contractor who will do your job
on a "Bag Count" basis. Be hesitant
of any
company
that is not willing to give you a bag count for your particular needs.
Or, any company that offers significantly lower prices.
Coverage: Studies have shown that
just missing 5% of the area can reduce the effectiveness of the insulation
by a significantly larger percentage.
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