{"id":123,"date":"2009-12-10T20:00:46","date_gmt":"2009-12-10T20:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/?p=123"},"modified":"2010-12-14T02:51:34","modified_gmt":"2010-12-14T02:51:34","slug":"how-to-substantially-cut-your-energy-bills-by-insulating-your-attic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/how-to-substantially-cut-your-energy-bills-by-insulating-your-attic\/","title":{"rendered":"Substantially Cut Your Energy Bills by insulating your attic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Insulate<\/p>\n

Attic insulation is taken for granted many\u00a0homeowners think they’re covered when they’re not. A well insulated\u00a0attic will afford you a substantial savings on your heating costs.<\/p>\n

Make a trip to your attic with a ruler\/yard stick in hand, check the\u00a0thickness of your insulation if the insulation under the rafters is\u00a0six inches thick or less, you need to adjust your R-value. R-value is\u00a0a rating of resistance to heat flow; higher numbers signal a better\u00a0ability to protect against heat transfer.<\/p>\n

Most attics need an R-value\u00a0of 38 or more, which typically translates into at least a foot of\u00a0insulation, (check with a local insulation retailer for the proper\u00a0coverage in your area).<\/p>\n

Not all insulation is made the same, and not all homes need the same insulation. \u201cR\u201d values rate the thermal performance of the insulation product you choose for your home.<\/p>\n

The higher the \u201cR\u201d value, the greater the insulating effect.\u00a0Because colder climates need more protection,\u00a0recommended R-values vary across the country, so find out how much\u00a0insulation you need (or log onto simplyinsulate.com).<\/p>\n

New insulation\u00a0isn’t cheap, but compare to what you loose in heating cost each year,\u00a0it will pay for itself in no time, and it can lower heating and\u00a0cooling costs by 25 percent in a single year.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget, as of\u00a02006, you can get up to $500 in federal tax credits for\u00a0insulating your home (for more information, go to energy.gov and click\u00a0on The Energy Bill and Your state).<\/p>\n

Types of insulation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Insulation is made from a variety of materials but usually comes in four types. You can find insulation materials at most hardware stores.
\n\u2022 Rolls and batts<\/strong><\/em> are flexible products made from mineral fibers and are suited for attic or floor joists.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Loose-fill insuation<\/em><\/strong> is made of small particles, blown into place, and is commonly used for walls and attics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rigid foam insulation<\/strong><\/em> is a more expensive and thicker insulation used for buildings where large areas need to be filled.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Foam-in-place insulation<\/strong><\/em> is blown into walls and reduces air leakage.<\/p>\n

Places for insulation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>\u2022 One of the most cost-effective ways to make your home more comfortable year-round is to add insulation in your attic. Adding insulation in your attic is relatively easy and cost-effective.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Crawl spaces, unfinished, accessible areas, should be insulated.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Basement walls that are left uninsulated can account for 25 percent or more of a home\u2019s total heat loss. Insulate these walls to add comfort and warmth to your home.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Interior walls should be insulated to create a snug and comfortable living space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Attic insulation is taken for granted many\u00a0homeowners think they’re covered when they’re not. A well insulated\u00a0attic will afford you a substantial savings on your heating costs. Make a trip to your attic with a ruler\/yard stick in hand, check the\u00a0thickness of your insulation if the insulation under the rafters is\u00a0six inches thick or less, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[72,79,77,74,76,73,78],"class_list":["post-123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-interior","tag-attic-insulation-tips","tag-cut-your-energy-bill-by-insulating","tag-foam-in-place-insulation","tag-home-insulation-materials","tag-rigid-foam-insulation","tag-save-on-your-energy-bill-by-insulating-the-home","tag-types-of-insulation-for-your-attic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hottapsparky.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}