Making your Home more Energy Efficient before Winter :: Attic ...

Fall is the perfect time to perform a little preventative maintenance around the house. Homeowners all across the United States will spend the next few months cleaning their gutters, fixing their roofs, cleaning their siding, having their HVAC units serviced, getting their chimneys inspected and much more. But what about attic insulation?

Believe it or not, that puffy attic insulation plays a very important role in the energy efficiency of your home. Your entire home acts as a single heating and cooling system. Each component affects the next, from your HVAC system and ductwork to your home?s envelope (windows, doors, and floors) and even insulation. If one system is not pulling its weight, the whole system suffers.

In fact, ENERGY STAR estimates that properly insulating your attic could save you up to 20% on your heating and cooling costs. So what are you waiting for? Climb that ladder and inspect the current state of your attic insulation. Can you see the floor joists?

1. No? Then your attic is properly insulated.
2. Yes? You should add more attic insulation before winter. The recommended insulation level for most attics is R-38, about 12?15 inches of insulation. This should cover your floor joists and make your home more energy efficient.

So get to work making your home more energy efficient and start saving money!

To learn more about Attic Insulation and Energy Efficiency or to schedule a roofing consultation, please contact Allied Remodeling Corporation by calling 410-769-9700 or?click here today!

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This entry was posted on Friday, September 28th, 2012 at 3:59 pm and is filed under Attic Insulation, Home Improvement Tips, Maintenance Tips and Tricks, Maryland Home Improvement Contractor. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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