How to Insulate Your Attic and Save Money Year-round

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To find out how much insulation different sections of your home needs, first find your region on the map in the previous image in this Image Gallery and note the Zone number. Then look up your Zone and the different sections of your home in the chart above.
To find out how much insulation different sections of your home needs, first find your region on the map in the previous image in this Image Gallery and note the Zone number. Then look up your Zone and the different sections of your home in the chart above.
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Adding insulation to your attic can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient year-round.
Adding insulation to your attic can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient year-round.
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To find out how much insulation your home needs, first find your region on the map and note the Zone number. Then check the chart in the article to see the recommended R-value of insulation for your attic. Also check the next image in this Image Gallery — it lists the recommended R-values for walls, crawl spaces, basements and more.
To find out how much insulation your home needs, first find your region on the map and note the Zone number. Then check the chart in the article to see the recommended R-value of insulation for your attic. Also check the next image in this Image Gallery — it lists the recommended R-values for walls, crawl spaces, basements and more.

<p>As summer winds down, probably the last thing on your mind is climbing into your attic and putting up more insulation.</p>
<p>But consider this: A well-insulated attic could slash your air conditioning bills throughout these warmer months in addition to reducing heating costs once winter rolls around.</p>
<p>”Adding additional cellulose insulation to an attic is often one of the most cost-effective strategies for improving the energy performance of a home,” says Alex Wilson, author of <em>Your Green Home</em> and president of <a href=”http://www.buildinggreen.com/” target=”_blank”>BuildingGreen</a>, a company that helps businesses improve the environmental performance of their buildings. “Not only will the added insulation reduce heating and air conditioning bills, but it will also improve comfort by helping to seal air leaks.”</p>
<p>Here are steps to get started on this money-saving project that’s relatively easy to do yourself.</p>
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  • Published on Jul 17, 2007
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