Insulation is something every home needs. Where you need to insulate differs by regain. The goal of insulation is energy efficiency. Insulation can be put just about everywhere in a home and insulation can simply end air in a windowpane. As part of insulation, you need places where air can move out. In roofs, you need vents to keep from getting a hot roof.
Values of Insulation are important in a home? The quality of your insulation will affect the cost of maintaining your home. The required value of insulation for your home depending on the climate of where your home is located. R-values are found in construction materials and V-values are found in doors and windows. the higher the R the better, and lower the V the better.
Where are am losing heat? Understanding where energy is being lost in a home can better inform you where money should be spent in upgrading your insulation. The majority of heat in a home is lost through the walls of your home. 35% is lost through the walls and the next great loss is through the roof, windows, and doors at 25% each. adding insulation to the wall so your home will increase your energy efference.
How much heat I’m I losing? There is a calculation that can be done for hourly heat loss. all you need is square feet of your home, temperature, and the R-value of the insulation. Do the calculation and better understand the value of your insulation
