Insulation information
With the heating season just around the corner, now is the time to evaluate the energy efficiency of your home's insulation. But where to start, and how to get the most bang for your buck?
One great place to begin is at www.EnergySavers.gov, the official website of the U.S. Department of Energy. There, you'll find a wide range of energy saving tips, strategies and products, including a very comprehensive section on fiberglass insulation.
With just a few mouse clicks, you can get detailed information on how insulation works, where to insulate, recommended R-values, dealing with moisture, the importance of ventilation, installation techniques, and the differences between fiberglass batts, rolls and loose-fill.
The site also has energy-saving information on space heating, cooling, windows, doors, water heating, kitchen appliances, even landscaping. Log on today and start clicking your way to a warmer, more energy-efficient home.
Posted by Joseph Truini | Categories: Energy Savings, Green Home, Materials & Finishes | Permalink
(4) Comments
Insulation in combination with air sealing prevents air leakage into and out of the house. This improves the effectiveness of the insulation greatly and in doing so can reduce an energy bill an additional 25%.
A few weeks ago weeks ago I saw on one of your shows where foam was sprayed on the entire ceiling of the attic of an older home.
I own a brick home build in 1939 it is a very good home with concrete exterior shingles on roof and extra bracing in the attic. I want to spray foam on the ceiling of my attic like what I saw on your show.
My question is when I get down to where the interior roof meet the floor do I have to leave an air space. The reason I ask is that on each end of my attic I have large louvers for air to circulate. Is this enough?
What I want to do is completely spray foam along the roof. Is the feasible and a good idea.
Thank You
Carl Edwards email : lracedwards@sbcglobal.net
Without having seen your attic and only based on the information, you provided here, you should not leave an air space. You would want to continue the thermal barrier in your attic. Best thing is to find a certified building professional (BPI) that will be able to assist you the best.
Resources like the one you mentioned here will b very useful to me! Thank you for sharing this great website of the U.S. Department of Energy where I could find a wide range of energy saving tips, strategies and products.