Summer Insulation Installation Tips

The most cost-effective thing homeowners can do to reduce home heating and cooling costs is to add insulation to their attic.  The minimum recommended R-values for attics in south central US is R30. 

Right now, though, the weather might be making it too hot to do the job.  Afterall, it is the end of June and temperatures inside an attic -- especially a poorly ventilated one -- could reach as high as 140 degree Fahrenheit.  Obviously, it's not a picnic by the lake.  But, if you want to start saving money now during the peak air conditioning season, here's some tips on how to beat the heat during this money-saving project:

• Know your attic's layout and plan how to fit the insulation in place in advance.

• Get someone to help you.  The job will go faster.

• Have your insulation ready to go when the weather is going to be moderate.

• If there's no chance of fair weather, then have your insulation ready for installation the day before.  That way, you can start the job early the next morning when daytime temperatures are coolest.

• It's a dirty job; insulation irritates the skin and your airways.  Wear long sleeves and pants, gloves, safety glasses and respiratory protection against dust.

• With all that clothing on, make sure you drink LOTS of water during the job and after.  You can easily overheat in the attic.  Remember: Take Care of Yourself.  It's better to stop and cool down than it is to collapse from the heat and crash through the ceiling joists and the sheet rock.

• When you are done, take a warm shower and scrub to remove the fibers, dust, and dirt.  Then lower the water temperature slightly to cool yourself down.

• Have a tall, cool glass of water, put your feet up, and put the receipt from the insulation in your 2009 tax folder to claim your Energy Efficiency tax credit.

Comments

[Armil of Insulation Installation]

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