Home insulation process is applicable for converting any
areas of your home resistant to heat loss. Whether it is attic, floors, windows
and doors or floors of the house is catalyst to heat loss, seal the draughts
with appropriate insulation methods. Even when you are using air conditioning
appliances, costly and artificially conditioned air will be lost due to lack of
insulation in your house. Insulation when added in right proportion retards
natural tendency heat to move from warmer place to cooler region leaving and
also entry of cold air into the house. Similarly, properly insulated house
keeps the scorching heat off the house. The amount of insulation needed by your
property differs from one property to another and also depends on the climate.
Do you know how much home insulation your house needs?
Measurement of Home
Insulation
One needs to decide what type of insulation and in what
proportion it is needed. The best possible way to know that is by calling
utility professionals who provides information through "energy
audit". They take complete assessment on availability of draughts in the
house and the area should be sealed with insulation treatment. Efficacy of any
type of insulation is measured through R-value or resistance value of the
material used in insulation. Home insulation materials vary in their R-value or
heat resistance provided by every inch of thickness.
The R-value tends to differ in different climate and the
pattern in which the building is constructed. In the mild climate, the right
proportion for wall insulation and floor insulation should be R-11 while for
attic insulation it should be R-19. Likewise, in moderate climate regions, R-19
is the right amount of insulation for floors and walls and R-30 is appropriate
for roof. Buildings in the colder climate regions require wall insulation and
floor insulation of R-19, about R-38 to 49 for ceilings area.
To calculate the required amount of home insulation on the
existing layer of insulation, first of all you need to switch off the
electricity of the house. You should also unscrew electrical outlet cover and
place a hanger in the open space. Use hanger to measure depth available to lay
the insulation to that space. At the same time, see what kind of insulation is
added to the area by removing some insulation using the hanger. You can also
call for an insulation survey company or professional to inspect and give you
detailed assessment of the insulation you have and require.
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