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R Value and the importance of Attic insulation

Insulating Your Home Makes It More Comfortable

Insulating your home will keep you comfortable year-round. A well-insulated house makes it more energy-efficient. It reduces the risk of air leakage from attics, windows, doors, or cracks and around electrical outlets. Proper home insulation keeps hot and cool air consistent throughout your home, so you don’t have some hot and some cold rooms during the winter months

Adding insulation to your attic area is one of the best way to improve your home's energy efficiency, as attic energy loss can account for up to 40% of loss if not properly insulated.  Insulate either the attic floor or under the roof. Also, check with Koala about crawl space or basement insulation. First, check the insulation in your attic, ceilings, exterior and basement walls, floors, and crawl spaces to see if it meets the levels recommended for your area. Insulation is measured in R-values—the higher the R-value, the better your walls and roof will resist the transfer of heat. DOE recommends ranges of R values based on local heating and cooling costs and climate conditions in different areas of the nation. The map and chart below show the DOE recommendations for your area. State and local code minimum insulation requirements may be less than the DOE recommendations, which are based on cost effectiveness.

Invest in insulating your house properly, and your family can reap a wide range of benefits. Professional installation can be beneficial and worth the time and money because you’ll know the installer did the job correctly. We hope that you will reach out today to Koala Insulation of Cincinnati to help you become more comfortable in your home. We will provide you with several options for you to choose from, we are committed to delivering efficiency and improving comfort!