In my local area the Summer temperature frequently climbs into the high eighties for even the nineties. The humidity is brutal, during the winter, the temperature always plummets into the drawback 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 buddy and I aren’t relying on the boiler or the air conditioner. The utility bills are consistently a concern. I continually look for possibilities to tighten up the thermal envelope & eliminate energy waste. I spent a small fortune replacing windows & installing current exterior doors. Last year, I study an article about the importance of a respectfully insulated attic. According to what I read, the attic is designed as a barrier between the outdoor elements & the indoor living space. It can significantly improve energy efficiency & 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 & create more work for the heater. The boiler will need to run longer & use more energy yet potentially supply 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 legitimately unpleasant weekend in June removing the seasoned insulation in the attic. It had been degraded by moisture & rodents. It was dirty & disgusting. While I didn’t enjoy installing the current insulation, it has made a positive impact.
Replacing attic insulation to improve energy efficiency
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