What You Should Know About Insulation

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Today, we know more about how to save energy than ever before. When it comes to our homes, the more energy efficient we make them, the lower the monthly utility bills are going to be. Homes that are constructed to the latest energy codes using fiber glass or mineral wool insulation, energy-efficient appliances, windows, doors, lighting and heating/air conditioning equipment will be more energy efficient.

Yet one of the single most important and cost-effective energy-saving building materials in a home goes unseen, and all too often, under appreciated the insulation. Without adequate insulation, many of the other energy-efficient components found in a home won't perform as intended.

That might sound confusing, but you don't have to be an energy expert to understand the basics of insulation. Whether building, remodeling or buying a home, the insulation tips that follow will help you save* on heating and cooling bills and create a more comfortable home all year round.

Just click on a topic at the right to find answers to the most commonly asked questions about insulation.

*Savings vary. Find out why in the seller's fact sheet on R-value. Higher R-values mean greater insulation value.