Is You Home Insulated Enough?

If you live in a house the chances are that you do not have enough insulation in your attic.  Depending on the zone you live in the recommendations for "R" values are much higher than the "R" value construction codes.  Rule of thumb is if the insulation is 6 inches or less(R-19) in your attic you need more.  There really isn't such a thing as too much insulation.  Roll insulation usually has the "R" Value on the paper side of the insulation.

While spray in insulation is one of the most efficient forms of insulation it can be an expensive investment.  The investment can and will return over the years of lower heating and cooling costs.  Be sure to check around with different companies in your area to find out what it might cost. 

The good thing about roll insulation is that you can do it a little bit at a time as your finances allow.  You will start to notice the results almost immediately.  In addition to insulating the attic ceiling you may want to go under your home or basement and insulate the underside of the floors.  This is a bit messy but is really worth it, especially in the wintertime.