by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 15, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
State and local building codes typically include minimum insulation requirements, but your energy-efficient home will likely exceed those mandates. To optimize energy efficiency, you should also consider the interaction between the insulation and other building...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 15, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
For optimal energy efficiency, your home should be properly insulated from the roof down to its foundation. The illustration above shows all the areas of the home where there should be insulation. The numbered areas shown in the illustration are as follows: 1. In...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 15, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
Radiant barriers are installed in homes — usually in attics — primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs. The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. They don’t,...
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 14, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
When insulating your home, you can choose from many types of insulation. To choose the best type of insulation, you should first determine the following: Where you want or need to install/add insulation The recommended R-values for areas you want to insulate....
by HomeReadyInspections | Dec 14, 2022 | Energy Tips, Insulation
Insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs. Properly insulating your home not only reduces heating and cooling costs, but also improves comfort. How Insulation Works To understand how insulation works it helps to...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 25, 2022 | Home Inspection, Insulation
Insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs. Properly insulating your home not only reduces heating and cooling costs, but also improves comfort. How It Works To understand how insulation works it helps to...
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