If you’ve done any shopping for new home insulation, you’ve probably seen the term “R-value” tossed around. Insulation with a higher R-value is said to offer a higher level of thermal resistant, which translates into a more energy-efficient home. But what exactly does R-value measure? And what’s a suitable R-value to use inside your home? …
Air leaks in the attic can force a home to draw significantly more energy. During the hot spring and summer months, the cool air from inside the home will gradually rise to the attic where it escapes through these openings. This may not seem like a serious problem, but even small air leaks can translate …
Can’t seem to lower your monthly utility bills no matter how hard you try? You can take shorter showers, wash clothes on the ‘cold water’ setting, adjust the thermostat, etc., but unfortunately all of this will have little impact if your attic isn’t properly insulated. The attic is one of the biggest sources of thermal …
