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Insulation is based on the principle that heat moves from warmer areas to cooler areas. On hot days
heat tries to get inside your house and on cold days the heat tries to escape. Insulation decreases the
heating or cooling needed by providing an effective resistance to the flow of heat.
According to the Department of Energy, "Heating and Cooling" accounts for 50 to 70% of the energy
used in the average U.S. home , which amounts to between $1,100 and 1,500 a year. Inadequate
insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most home. EPA estimates that by
sealing air leaks in your home and adding insulation in your attic, you can reduce heating and cooling
costs by up to 20%. How will you know how much insulation you need. To find out read the sections
below.
Finally, make sure you take advantage of the current 30% federal tax credit on insulation and,
depending on your state, a possible additional tax incentive. YOU can save on energy and save on your
investment.
heat tries to get inside your house and on cold days the heat tries to escape. Insulation decreases the
heating or cooling needed by providing an effective resistance to the flow of heat.
According to the Department of Energy, "Heating and Cooling" accounts for 50 to 70% of the energy
used in the average U.S. home , which amounts to between $1,100 and 1,500 a year. Inadequate
insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most home. EPA estimates that by
sealing air leaks in your home and adding insulation in your attic, you can reduce heating and cooling
costs by up to 20%. How will you know how much insulation you need. To find out read the sections
below.
Finally, make sure you take advantage of the current 30% federal tax credit on insulation and,
depending on your state, a possible additional tax incentive. YOU can save on energy and save on your
investment.
The benefits of insulation are:
> Greater comfort
> Even temperature distribution
> Improved acoustics
> Better moisture control, which can reduce floor squeaks, drywall cracks, structure damage and
condensation
> Potential for increased resale home value: Most buyers list energy-efficiency as a prime
consideration
> A more environmentally friendly home
> Lower energy bills
There are 46 Million under-insulated homes in the US - is yours one of them?. If your home is as
little as 5 to 10 years old, you likely have one of the 46 million under-insulated homes in the US,
according to the Harvard University School of Public Health.
Adding more insulation is easy. Plus, insulation is one of the lowest cost options for improving the
energy efficiency of your home. It pays off fast and keeps paying off with better comfort and
energy savings for as long as you own your home.
> Greater comfort
> Even temperature distribution
> Improved acoustics
> Better moisture control, which can reduce floor squeaks, drywall cracks, structure damage and
condensation
> Potential for increased resale home value: Most buyers list energy-efficiency as a prime
consideration
> A more environmentally friendly home
> Lower energy bills
There are 46 Million under-insulated homes in the US - is yours one of them?. If your home is as
little as 5 to 10 years old, you likely have one of the 46 million under-insulated homes in the US,
according to the Harvard University School of Public Health.
Adding more insulation is easy. Plus, insulation is one of the lowest cost options for improving the
energy efficiency of your home. It pays off fast and keeps paying off with better comfort and
energy savings for as long as you own your home.
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What is R-VAlue? and How much insulation do you need?
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance
to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. The R-value of
thermal insulation depends on the type of material, its thickness, and its density.
The amount of insulation you need depends mainly on climate,, type of heating (gas, oil, heat
pump, electric furnace) you use, and the area of the house you plan to insulate. The
Department of Energy has established guidelines with six major insulation zones for the country.
Below is the country map with the insulation zones and the recommended R values table next to
it. You can also find it by clicking this DOE link.
DOE also provides an interactive tool called the ZipCode which allows you to find the most
economic insulation level and cost value for new or existing construction based on the climate in
your area. However, be aware that this program only works with Java enabled browsers.
For further information about residential insulation, please read the Insulation Fact Sheet (PDF)
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance
to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. The R-value of
thermal insulation depends on the type of material, its thickness, and its density.
The amount of insulation you need depends mainly on climate,, type of heating (gas, oil, heat
pump, electric furnace) you use, and the area of the house you plan to insulate. The
Department of Energy has established guidelines with six major insulation zones for the country.
Below is the country map with the insulation zones and the recommended R values table next to
it. You can also find it by clicking this DOE link.
DOE also provides an interactive tool called the ZipCode which allows you to find the most
economic insulation level and cost value for new or existing construction based on the climate in
your area. However, be aware that this program only works with Java enabled browsers.
For further information about residential insulation, please read the Insulation Fact Sheet (PDF)
Department of Energy U.S. Insulation Zones and Recommended R-Values
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