One of the most important things you can do to ensure an energy efficient home is to install energy efficient insulation. Insulating your home will not only save you energy, but it will stop valuable heating and cooling dollars from escaping through the cracks of your house. An insulated home makes for a more comfortable home, as warm summer drafts won’t interfere with the air conditioning, and cool winter winds won’t get in the way of heating efforts.
Attic insulation
The attic is a big source of energy loss, and since most are easy to access, it’s the most important place you can insulate. Your attic should have at least a foot of insulation, and should always be cold if well insulated.
Weatherstripping
A great amount of energy is lost because of spaces around windows and doors. Weatherstripping materials are inexpensive and very effective, and most are easy to install.
Expansion Foam
This type of insulation works great if you want to fill a small opening that is a popular escape for energy. Expansion foam insulation can be used on spaces like wall plates, pipe openings and openings where cable and phone lines are run.
Curtains and blinds
When it comes to reducing energy loss, one of the easiest ways to prevent this is to close curtains and blinds at night to trap cold air and open them during the day to let your home be heated naturally by the sun.
Basements
Cellars and crawlspaces are home to many little openings that let heat escape, especially if they are unfinished. Insulating exposed joists and open crevices will ebb the escape of heating and cooling energies.
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