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PALI HOME IMPROVEMENT WlncsbtSrKrmlwl3 IMS 10 facts about insulating your home ONE COMMOIXXVHELD MYTH IBOIT INSULATION that it in winter In feci can help imreate comfort round according to expert at Oven- Coming Corp do- Ityounelfcr conducting one of popular insulation project ilia the Homeowners who want to save the of iheir home need the not the imihb about insulation savs an indu iperx installing in ihe home is a and But to eel maximum cost and benefits it i that have a fc sense the before begin Frank Glover of Owens Comma Corp a leading building materials Common To help homeowners complete their projects Mr Glover dispels 10 minion about insulation I When insulating an it is to insulate the attic floor walls roof Fan is onl necesan to insulate lit walls and roof if are working a attic that is going to be for living space If re nut planning to use the area tor living space it is necessary to insulate the floor which will create a i hernial barrier reducing heat loss during winter and heat gam in the summer in hi living area below Remember to in tall he insulation with the vapor barrier the warm in winter side Also be careful not to block vents at the edges of the attic and be sure 10 keep insulation at least three inches recessed lighting fixtures 2 A vapor barrier is atl that to prevent condensation in the attic ftta Proper ventilation is also tial to prevent condensation openings at the roof overhang combined with a ridge vent or roof vents in creating a positive move merit of air out As a general rule one square foot of tree vent area is needed for each ISO square feel of floor when no vapor bar is used One square foot of vent area per square feet of attic floor area is recommended when a vapor barrier is Understanding R Insulation is measured in inches Fan Because different of insu lition require thicknesses to the same resistance to heat flow no measured in In is rated by R vjlut resistance 10 heat How air cketi trapped in insulating material re 1st the passage of heat heat gam in warm summer months and heat loss lall and winter sea The iKr il insulation value the great r iIk Insulation is needed in the Ftu While insulating an unfinished or i nil red ait is eertainlj one of the m important do it vourself insulation four other areas of the home should be insulated to maximize energy These are basement walls tlo above unhealed crawl spaces ma walls in heated crawl spaces and between healed and unhealed areas a wa uninsulated ex ttr walls You have to remember Mr Glover adds that the attic is only one energy escape route out of your house There are others Insulation is only effective in winter Fact Traditionally insulation was considered primarily a cold climate effective in helping to reduce eating bills But insulation can be just as effective in reducing air conditioning costs during the hot summer The main concern is heat Whenever there is a temperature difference be tween outside and inside there will be heat flow Insulation helps keep summer heat from entering the home which helps the inside stay cool and lessen the need for air conditioning Converse m keeps the house warm in winter by reducing the escape of interior heat Helps reduce noise S Insulation has very cither applications aside from keeping home warm in the winter and cool in the sum Fact Properly installed fiber glass in sulation in interior walls and ceilings can also help reduce noise in the home The inner walls homes are often built with plaster board or dry wall on wood studs For rooms such as the bedroom bath room family room or in between floors greater sound resistance may be desired To soundproof a in frame con si ruction place un faced fiber glass insulation between the studs Hold the insulation in place with resilient channels metal strips that break he pain of ion available at most home centers Di recily apply over the side with the channels to finish the wall Special treatment for floors Floors can be made more sound re sistant by installing fiber glass insulation between the joists Then fasten a dry wall ceiling o the joists using resilient channels Myth Radiant barriers are more energy efficient than fiber glass insula tion Fact Radiant barriers can save energy in the summer but studies show they won I help much during the winter heat ing season A recent government study found hat under the best conditions ra dianl have an equivalent value of o in the winter Other data suggests an R 7 in he summer Actual perform of radiant barriers tries depending on diner location ventilation dusting other factors Buildup moil like huts not only provides benelit year round but also is centrally considered more cost effective is and expensive to reinsuljte my attic Fact Adding a layer of 25 Attic Blanket insuljtion to a 1 000 square foot attic costs about when you do it yourself It is a relatively easy project usually can be accomplished in one day When adding a second layer of insula tion unfaced materia is recommended Place the insulation perpcndicu to Ihe existing layer When is unavailable use the faced type but re move the vapor barrier or slash it fncly with a knife then install insulation with slashed side facing down If he existing layer is a few inches be low the op of the joists it is more live to lay the bans directly on parallel to the insulation below RITERION- RUG CO LTD v SAVINGS CO LTD StRVIU INSTALLATIONS i 18itioluhM i ONE WEEK ONLY SALE ON OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Campbell House Gallery 1 5 MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN 8730674 MSX PLUMBING SUPPLIES LIMITED TORONTO SELECTION PRICES AVAILABLE IN GEORGETOWN COME AND SEE OUR SHOWROOM AT 11 ARMSTRONG AVENUE GEORGETOWN SHOWROOM HOURS MONDAY FRIDAY 9 am 6 pm SATURDAY 9 am pm QUALITY SERVICE YOU CAN RELY ON 8772293