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Should I Add Additional
 Insulation To My Walls?

Should I Insulate
 The Wall Plates?

Blowing Insulation Over 
Recessed Lights

Ventilated Attic 
Access Covers

Insulating An Attic 
With No Access Hole

Adding Additional Attic 
Insulation Over Fiberglass Batts

Skylight Covers To
 Reduce Air Infiltration

Do I need a vapor barrier?

Insulating Over Knob and
Tube Wiring

Vapor Barriers On
Basement Concrete Walls

Insulating The Ridge Of
Cathedral Ceilings

Adding Insulation 
Over Vermiculite

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Why Should I Add Insulation To My Home?

How much you'll save depends on several factors. The area you live in, the size of your house and what type of fuel you use all need to be taken into consideration. Making sure you have adequate insulation will save you money and make your home more comfortable.

There are many types of insulation and methods of installing it.

Here are a few:

Fiberglass Batts (or Blankets)
Loose Fill (or Blown In)
Foam
Rigid
Reflective

They all have the same common goal - to prevent heat and cold from transferring from the interior of your home to the outside.

Insulation performance is based on it's R-Value. The higher the R-Value the greater resistance it has to heat flow. R-Values vary depending on the type of insulation, it's density and thickness.

How Much Insulation Do I Need?

How To Insulate A Skylight

How To Insulate A Water Heater

How To Insulate A Wall Switch or Outlet