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Recommended Home Insulation R–Values | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/identify-problems-you-want-fix/diy-checks-inspections/insulation-r-values
For Zones 4–8: Add R10 insulative wall sheathing beneath the new siding. Basement or Crawlspace Wall Insulation: Zone 3: Add R5 insulative wall ...
Insulation Tax Credit | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits/insulation
Making these upgrades together in one year would allow you a tax credit of up to $1,200 for the insulation and up to $2,000 for the heat pump ...
[PDF] Insulation Fact Sheet - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/Insulation%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater ...
Adding Attic Insulation | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/adding-attic-insulation
Insulation levels are specified by R-Value. R-Value is a measure of insulation's ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the better the ...
Well-Insulated and Sealed Attic | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/products/energy_star_home_upgrade/attic_insulation
Measure Insulation Levels - Use a measuring tape/ruler to measure the depth of the insulation (inches). Record your measurement so you can determine ...
Look for ENERGY STAR Certified Insulation | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/certified_insulation
Insulation that has been certified by EPA-recognized third-party certification bodies is independently tested to ensure it delivers performance while ...
Why Seal and Insulate? | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/why-seal-and-insulate
When correctly installed, insulation can deliver comfort and savings, especially during the hottest and coldest times of the year. Sealing leaks and ...
How to Check Your Home’s Attic Insulation Level | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/how-check-your-homes-attic-insulation-level
Since most common insulation types (fiberglass, cellulose, mineral wool) have an R-value of about 3 – 3.5 per inch it is easy to estimate how much ...
Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate
Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR. Sealing air leaks around your home and adding insulation can help your home be more comfortable and energy ...
[PDF] ENERGY STAR Certified Insulation
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ES_Insulation_Factsheet_2023.pdf
Properly sealing and insulating your attic can help improve your home comfort and save you up to 10% on annual energy bills. Figure 1. Measuring the ...
A DIY Guide to Sealing and Insulating with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide
Sealing and Insulating are often the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient — and you can do it yourself with ...
Methodology for Estimated Energy Savings | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/methodology
For the purpose of estimating energy savings, EPA assumed that a knowledgeable homeowner or contractor could cost-effectively: Seal air leaks ...
Attic Insulation Project | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/attic-insulation-project
Keep all insulation at least 3 inches away from recessed "can" lights, unless they are rated IC (Insulated Ceiling). If you are using loose fill insul ...
How to Hire an Attic Insulation Contractor | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/how-hire-attic-insulation-contractor
How to Hire an Attic Insulation Contractor. Sealing and insulating your home can save you up to 10% on your annual energy bills while improving your ...
What to Look For: DIY Checks and Inspections | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/identify-problems-you-want-fix/diy-checks-inspections
Method 1: Quick Check of Insulation Levels. Looking across your attic, if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists, you probably ...
Rule Your Attic! For Comfort and Savings | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/rule_your_attic
A well-sealed and insulated attic can make a real difference in your energy bills and how comfortable your home is. Considering how high energy bills ...
About Attic Ventilation | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/about-attic-ventilation
Natural Attic Ventilation. At first it may seem odd to add insulation for warmth and then purposely allow cold air to enter the attic through vents ...
Installing Rafter Vents | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/adding-attic-insulation/installing-rafter-vents
To install the rafter vents, staple them directly to the roof decking. Rafter vents come in 4-foot lengths and 14-1/2 and 22-1/2 inch widths for ...
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits
By further improving your home’s envelope with new ENERGY STAR certified exterior doors and a heat pump water heater, you can claim: up to $600 (or ...
[PDF] BSC Information Sheet 511, Basement Insulation - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/BSC%20Information%20Sheet%20511%20Basement%20Insulation%20for%20all%20Climates.pdf
Basement walls should be insulated with non-water sensitive insulation that prevents interior air from contacting cold basement surfaces – the ...