Mar18
Attic insulation prevents home’s largest energy leaks
Did you know that up to a quarter
of your home’s heated or air-conditioned air leaks right out of your house
through the attic?
Don’t adjust the thermostat to
compensate for the resulting too-chilly or too-warm room temperatures. Instead,
add attic insulation.
Even in a “tight” newer home, an
attic comes with gaps and cracks. Good builders have sealed them up and covered
them with insulation.
But in an older home—and even as
your newer home gets older—those seals can wear off and that insulation can
fall out of place. Insulation doesn’t work if it’s not touching the surface
it’s meant to insulate.
So climb up into your attic and
have a look. If you see that the insulation has come loose, reattach it or add
some more.
One of the easiest ways to make your home more energy efficient is to monitor your attic insulation to make sure it is remains property attached. This prevents energy loss through the attic—which can be excessive.
