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Insulation
Keep Your Energy Costs from Going Through the Roof by Properly Insulating
Your Home
Insulation slows down the flow of heat by acting as a temperature barrier
between the inside of your home and the outside. Not only is a well-insulated
home more comfortable, it can put money in your pocket. Increasing ceiling
insulation in an average, older home can save up to $100 a year in heating and
cooling costs. In newer homes, annual savings estimates are about $40. When
adding insulation, MEWS says:
- Start with the ceiling. Because most
heat flows through the roof, make sure attics have at least 10 inches of
blanket insulation or between 8 and 14 inches of loose-fill insulation.
- Select insulation with enough resistance
to heat flow, or R-Value, to control air loss. Recommendations are R-30 in
the ceiling and R-11 in the outside walls. Under pier and beam floors,
existing insulation of R-7 is adequate, but MEWS recommends an insulation value of R-19 when making improvements.
- Install foam gaskets behind outlets
and light switches. Air escaping through outlets and around light switches
is equivalent to having a hole the size of a brick in the side of your
house.
For More Information Contact:
Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
301 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066
Tel: 270-247-4661
FAX: 270-247-0550
Internet: jcre@mayfieldews.com
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