Insulation
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According to a recent study, properly-insulated homes use
half the energy of those without insulation. Installed in walls,
ceilings, floors and around the foundations, insulation, made from mineral
fiber or cellulose, keeps the heat from escaping in the winter and from
entering the home in the summer.
-- from Solar Energy Industries Association, Summer 1996 Adding insulation to your un-insulated attic is the most cost-effective energy-saving measure you can do. Most older houses were built with little or no insulation. Typical framed homes now being built in California's Central Valley must meet minimum insulation requirements of R-38 insulation in ceilings, and R-19 for walls and floors. The "R"-value in insulation designates its resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating ability. By installing insulation with a value higher than the minimum requirements, the energy efficiency and comfort of a home can be greatly increased. |
Information from the California Energy Commission
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