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Increase Energy Efficiency in Your Home with Insulation

Increasing the energy efficiency of your home not only helps the environment by reducing the amount of energy used, it can also save you money by lowering your utility bill. The best way to make your home more energy efficient is to make sure you have enough insulation, such as foam or fiberglass, in your walls and attic.

How to Find Out if You Have Enough Insulation in Your Attic

Since up to 70% of the energy used in the home goes for heating and cooling, it’s important to be sure you have enough insulation. A simple test is to look in your attic. If you can see the top of the ceiling joists, then you need more insulation. Insulation comes in rolls you can install yourself or it can be blown into the attic.

How to Insulate Under Floors in a Basement or Crawlspace

Insulating the space between the joists in a basement or crawlspace can help reduce your energy bills. Remember to install the insulation with the vapor barrier facing up toward the heated living area of the house. If both floors of the house are heated, use unfaced insulation.

How to Find Air Leaks Around Doors and Windows

A simple test for finding air leaks in your home is to pass a butane lighter slowly around the edges of doors and windows. If the flame bends or flickers, it indicates that an air leak is present, and you should repair or replace the weather stripping. Be sure to keep the flame away from curtains or other flammable materials.

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