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Attic energy efficiency
Attic energy efficiency
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Energy waste can be stopped if you build yourself an energy efficient attic. You will also save a lot of money on electricity bills. There are three ways you can transform your attic into an energy efficient one. Barrier spraying These barr ...

Cellulose attic insulation
Cellulose attic insulation
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You can save money on energy by using insulation for your house. One of the best materials for insulation is cellulose. It is very cost effective and quite cheap. It is important to determine the amount of cellulose that you will need. R-Value ...

What is the R-value?
What is the R-value?
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When it comes to insulation, the R-value is very important and is mainly the first thing that you will need to consider. The R-value represent the temperature resistance of the insulation material, meaning the ability to stop heat transfer. Th ...

Adding insulation to your attic
Adding insulation to your attic
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Unnecessary energy expenses are inevitable in a house that isn't insulated. The heat transfer between the inside and outside of your home will be greater than in the case of an insulated house. The temperature will not be as high and heat sources ...

Installing an attic vapor barrier
Installing an attic vapor barrier
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Vapor barriers are an excellent addition to your attic insulation, as it will help keep damaging agents away from the insulation. Tools and Materials Needed Foil or plastic sheeting Caulk Putty knife Staple gun and staples Duct tape ...

Attic moisture and temperature
Attic moisture and temperature
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Attic moisture usually appears because of condensation. If you have high temperatures and high humidity in your attic then you may also have a problem with mold. Temperature Attic temperature depends on the outside temperature and it also d ...

Attic floors insulation
Attic floors insulation
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It is necessary to insulate your house in order to maintain a nice, constant temperature in your home and also reduce the cost with energy. It may be quite expensive to install some good quality insulation, but the payback from investment will co ...

Blown fiberglass installation
Blown fiberglass installation
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Although blown fiberglass can be a little difficult to install, it is less expensive then other types of insulation and it is also very efficient. You need to be very careful with the installation, though. If it isn't made properly, the effective ...

Best attic insulation
Best attic insulation
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One way you can make sure that your house stays warm in the winter months and that you save some money on energy, is by insulating your attic. This will reduce the heat transfer and keep the warm air in your home. Products Every insulating ...

Installing attic insulation for cold climates
Installing attic insulation for cold climates
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Most of the heat in your house will rise in the attic. As long as this heat is retained in the attic, your house will keep warm. You will need to insulate your attic in order to achieve this. It is a nice practice at it will also help you save mo ...