Do
you feel a draft in your home as the winter months approach? Energy
efficient home insulation can solve that problem and save you money
on your heating bill. Sometimes it’s easy to install the insulation
yourself. In other cases, you may need to get a professional contractor.
In most cases it’s easy to identify places where you need energy
efficient home insulation. It’s easy to find many air leaks
and draft (e.g. those around windows) because they are not hard to
feel. A trip to your local hardware store for caulk or weather stripping
can plug these holes in a jiffy.
Installing energy efficient home installation in basements and attics
is more difficult. Besides dealing with the bulk and weight of the
insulation, homeowners must also decide how much fresh air must circulate
to maintain high air quality. Fortunately, there are specifications
that detail this. If you’re concerned you might not be getting
enough fresh air, hire a contractor who can use diagnostic tools to
measure the air entering your home.