After air sealing the rim joist area it is relatively easy to insulate each cavity with rigid foam insulation or fberglass batts. If using batts, just cut the insulation to ft and place against the rim …

Fill out applicable sections of the house-wide insulation certificate with coverage area, thickness, and R-value.

Insulation is measured by "R-value". The higher the R-value, the greater the insulation's effectiveness. The R-value depends on the type of insulation, its thickness, and its density. …

Removing old siding and installing new siding provides several insulation options. Dense-pack cellulose can be blown into empty stud cavities through holes in the exterior sheath-ing before …

Adding insulation is one of the fastest, most effective ways to save energy in your home. Inadequate insulation is one of the main reasons why the average American home is losing …

March 2009 WHY SEAL AND INSULATE? Sealing and insulating the "envelope" or "shell" of your home—its outer walls, ceiling, windows, doors, and floors—is often the most cost effective way …

Insulate the floor in a mobile home or a home supported by piers to R-19 or higher. Cover the ground and the batts or blankets to protect against moisture, wind and animals.