Attic Insulation – How to Evaluate the Types and Amount You Should Add
Adding insulation to your attic is a great way to save energy, but there are a number of choices that you need to sort through. What is the best type for your situation? What is the best location for this added insulation? How much should you add?
The first thing that you need to determine [...]
November 15, 2009
Tags: Building Envelope, Energy Conservation, Insulation Posted in: Energy Conservation 
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Our Net 50 Energy Challenge – Part 3
In step 1 we set our goals: reduce our energy usage by 50% and invest up to $8,200 to accomplish this . In step 2 we investigated the exterior of our house and property.
Now in step 3 we collected information on the Building Envelope and filled in this chart:Â
Building Element
Cavity Insulation 1
Thickness (inches)
Continuous Insulation 1
Thickness [...]
September 29, 2009
Tags: Building Envelope, Energy Conservation, Net 50 Energy Challenge Posted in: Energy Conservation, Home Energy Audit One Comment
