Replacing attic insulation to improve energy efficiency

In my local area the summer time temperature frequently climbs into the high eighties for even the nineties.

The humidity is brutal, and during the winter, the temperature properly plummets into the downside digits. The wind chill makes it dangerous to spend much time outdoors. My friend and I often accumulate several feet of snow in a single overnight span. The weather extremes require either heating or cooling for the majority of the year. There is seldom a time when my pal and I aren’t relying on the heater or the air conditioner. The utility bills are always a concern. I continually look for possibilities to tighten up the thermal envelope plus eliminate energy waste. I spent a small fortune replacing windows plus installing new exterior doors. Last year, I study an article about the importance of a properly insulated attic. According to what I read, the attic is designed as a barrier between the outdoor elements plus the indoor living space. It can significantly improve energy efficiency plus comfort. Heat naturally migrates to cooler areas. In the winter, if the attic is especially cold, the heat from the living area will rise upward plus create more labor for the heater. The boiler will need to run longer plus use more energy yet potentially deliver inferior comfort. In the summer, an boiling attic can lead to the hot, humid air seeping into the living area.This adds to demands on the air conditioner. I spent a honestly unpleasant weekend in June removing the old insulation in the attic. It had been degraded by moisture plus rodents. It was dirty plus disgusting. While I didn’t care about installing the new insulation, it has made a positive impact.
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