Many homes in America are situated in regions that experience extreme temperatures during the winter. It’s essential to ensure that a home has the correct type of insulation. As the YouTube video “How to beef up home insulation” suggests, having some insulation may not be enough. Generally, a building code will specify a required amount of insulation per structure for the insulation to be effective.

Improve Attic Insulation

The first step is to identify which type of insulation is currently in the attic. The next step is to establish if the current insulation meets building code requirements.

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This means that the thickness of the insulation should be approximately 10 – 14 inches, or as measured in R-Value, R-39. This measurement determines the insulation’s ability to resist heat flow.

Additionally, if there is existing insulation, it’s best to add a different type of insulation on top of the existing insulation. For example, if there is currently loose fill insulation in the attic, it can be topped with blanket insulation or fiberglass batt insulation. Or vice versa.

Some applications may require the services of a trained professional. For example, when adding loose fill. This type of insulation requires the use of a blower. On the other hand, if there is no existing insulation, it’s best to apply different kinds of insulation over each other, making sure to adhere to building code requirements.

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