Insulating an Unfinished Attic

In a well-designed attic, vapor barriers, insulation, and vents work together to prevent moisture damage and keep the home comfortable in every season. If you have an unfinished attic that isn't insulated, adding insulation can substantially lower your utility bills and improve the comfort level inside your home.

Installing Blown-In Insulation

Many older houses are improperly insulated, if there is any insulation at all. This can have a large impact on your heating and cooling bills. Loose-fill insulation can be blown into your walls and attic to help increase the efficiency of your house, significantly decreasing your heating and cooling expenses.

Benefits of Cellulose

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Insulation Fact Sheet

Electricity bills, oil bills, gas bills--all homeowners pay for one or more of these utilities, and wish they paid less. Often many of us do not really know how to control or reduce our utility bills.

Loose-Fill Insulations

Whether you are increasing the insulation levels in your current home or selecting insulation for a new home, choosing the right insulation material can be challenging. Fibrous loose-fill insulations such as cellulose, fiberglass, and rock wool are options you may wish to consider. This publication will introduce you to these materials—what they are, how they are applied, how they compare with each other, and other considerations regarding their use—so that you can decide whether loose fills are right for your home.