Because heating and cooling usage and costs are directly
affected by how well a building is insulated, Pioneer recommends
homeowners take a good look at their home's thermal envelope, or
insulation value. Check the insulation in your attic, ceilings,
exterior and basement walls, floors and crawl spaces to
see if it meets the levels recommended for your area.
The Department of Energy
and Oak Ridge National Labatory recommends ranges of R-Value
based on local heating and cooling costs and climate conditions
in different areas of the nation. Click
here to view their recommendations for what levels are
recommended for your area. (The information on this link is a few years old and should be looked at for recommendations only. Updated information could recommend higher levels. )
