Did you know that the type of insulation you have in your home can impact energy savings? It is important to know which insulation type is designed for which area of the home, to prevent energy loss and provide maximum cost savings. Choosing the right kind of insulation is especially important to prevent unnecessary energy loss.
Before adding any additional insulation, use the Department of Energy's ZIP code insulation guide to find the recommended insulation levels for your home. In Virginia, the DOE recommends R-38 to 60 for attics, R-13 to 15 for walls and R-25 to 30 for floors.
Use the following guide to choose the best insulation type for each area of your home:
For more information about which insulation type is right for you, contact us at Russell’s Heating and Cooling. We provide the Hampton Roads area with quality HVAC service all year.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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