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Insulation with ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade
YouTube about 1 month ago Making sure your attic is well-sealed and properly insulated is one of the most important things you can do as part of your ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade ...
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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
Insulation levels are specified by R-Value. R-Value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value ...
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 ...
Choosing the Appropriate Insulation Type | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/certified_insulation
Insulation performance is also highly dependent on the quality of the installation. That is why ENERGY STAR manufacturer partners must include ...
Why Seal and Insulate? - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/why-seal-and-insulate
A well-sealed envelope, coupled with the right amount of insulation, can make a real difference on your utility bills. EPA estimates that homeowners ...
[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 ...
Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate
Sealing air leaks around your home and adding insulation can help your home be more comfortable and energy efficient and provide up to a 10% savings ...
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 ...
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 ...
Methodology for Estimated Energy Savings
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Add insulation to improve R-values in attics, floors above unconditioned basements and crawlspaces, and basement walls to meet the 2012 International ...
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 ...
How to Hire an Attic Insulation Contractor | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/how-hire-attic-insulation-contractor
If traditional insulation rolls are used for the attic floor instead, be sure that it is “unfaced” (no foil or paper backing needed) so moisture does ...
Rule Your Attic! For Comfort and Savings | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/rule_your_attic
EPA estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11% on total energy costs) by air sealing ...
ENERGY STAR Certified Insulation | EPA ENERGY STAR
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Attic Insulation Project - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/attic-insulation-project
Loose Fill Insulation: When adding additional insulation, you do not have to use the same type of insulation that currently exists in your attic. You ...
Installing Rafter Vents - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/adding-attic-insulation/installing-rafter-vents
To completely cover your attic floor with insulation out to the eaves you need to install rafter vents (also called insulation baffles). Complete ...
[PDF] Seal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR Program for Residential Insulation ...
www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/SealandInsulateDefinitionsandTestingRequirements.pdf
residential insulation products when the following specific conditions are met: 9.1. The manufacturer must submit products for testing to an ISO/IEC ...
Sealing Behind Window & Door Trim Project - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/sealing-window-door
Fiberglass insulation and/or backer rod: Used for larger gaps. Gently push fiberglass strips or backer rod, into the exposed gaps between the window ...
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
www.energystar.gov/about/federal-tax-credits
Additionally, if you are considering upgrading your heating and cooling system, it is wise to optimize your attic insulation first, to reduce the air ...
Furnace Flues Require Special Sealing Techniques - ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/sealing-air-leaks-attic/furnace-flues
These gaps should be sealed with lightweight aluminum flashing and special high-temperature (heat-resistant) caulk. Before you push the insulation ...
Sealing the Attic Hatch or Door | ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/sealing-air-leaks-attic/attic-hatch-or-door
Cut a piece of fiberglass or rigid foam board insulation the same size as the attic hatch and nail or glue it to the back of the hatch. If you have ...