Attic Insulation and Attic Energy Solutions

-Attic Insulation-I've put a little information to help assist in explaining 'Attic Insulation for a Home'. I take a whole house approach to improve a Home's Energy Reduction Needs. The Attic Area and Attic insulation being just one area.  In the old days contractors just blew the insulation into the attic. Now, I suggest that any

• Air Infiltration areas be resolved before adding insulation- Stop the Air (Hot or Cold) From Entering or Leaving a Home.
  
  • This includes: proper attic ventilation, ceiling protrusions(Light Boxes / Ceiling Fan), access points, mechanical and electric points, Attic Knee Walls, Obtrusions, etc
  • Adding Radiant Barriers for Existing Buildings-in a nutshell this bounces the Exterior Temperature back outside.
  • Attached to the Underneath Side of Existing Rafters
  • Option 1:Double Reflective R-Values range from R-3.7 to R-17
  • Attic Add Insulation to meet Suggested Guidelines
  • When used in conjunction with a Radiant Barrier-Cost of Insulation is reduced and thickness / weight of insulation is reduced.
     
  • When we come over to perform an estimate. 
  • 1. We will inspect for the above mentioned problem areas. 
    2. Discuss the various solutions. 
    3. Next, I'll determine the Materials and Labor Needed to Complete and Fix the Areas Quoted in the Project. 
    4. I'll then submit a Project Proposal that will discuss project in detail. 
    5. Answer any Questions, Explain Procedures, and determine the least obtrusive time to Weatherize your Home.
    
    
  
  

  Looking forward to meeting you and discussing the ways I can help with Lowering your Energy Bills.

  
  

  Build Green,

  Scotty

  ps: Home Depot as Material Supplier

  
  
  

  Energy Star Government Suggestion for (Reference Links Below)

  w/ no insulation Add Insulation to achieve=R38 to R60

  If existing 3-4 inches Add Insulation to achieve=R38

  Suggested needed Rvalue of Insulation on Attic Floor=R25 to R30

   I will Save You $Money$!!!!  

• • Step One- Determine Installed Insulations R value
  
  
  
  
  
  Step Two - Calculate Your Need
  
  
  

  This is GreenFiber® Cellulose Loose-Fill Insulation click here to download coverage chart in PDF
  Application Coverage Chart				Product # INS551LD
  R-Value @75°F Mean Temp	Minimum Thickness (inches)		Maximum Net Coverage (No Adjustments for Framing)			Gross Coverage (Based on 2"x6" Framing, 16" on centers)
  To Obtain a Thermal Resistance (R) of:	Installed Insulation Should Not Be Less Than	Thickness After Settling	Maximum Square Feet per Bag	Minimum Bags per 1,000 Square Feet	Minimum Weight (lbs.) per Square Foot	Maximum Square Feet per Bag	Minimum Bags per 1,000 Square Feet
  R-13	4.1	3.7	55.4	18.0	0.407	61.1	16.4
  R-19	5.9	5.4	36.2	27.6	0.623	40.0	25.0
  R-22	6.9	6.2	30.7	32.6	0.734	33.5	29.8
  R-24	7.5	6.7	27.9	35.9	0.809	30.2	33.1
  R-25	7.8	7.0	26.6	37.6	0.847	28.7	34.8
  R-30	9.3	8.4	21.7	46.1	1.039	23.1	43.2
  R-38	11.7	10.5	16.6	60.1	1.355	17.5	57.1
  R-42	12.9	11.6	14.9	67.2	1.516	15.6	64.2
  R-49	15.0	13.5	12.5	79.9	1.802	13.0	76.8
  R-60	18.3	16.5	10.0	100.3	2.261	10.3	97.1
  The coverage chart is based on settled thickness, a nominal bag weight of 22.55 lbs and coverage based on the GreenFiber Monarch blowing machine. Settings are non adjustable. Use this chart for estimating purposes only. Job conditions, application techniques and settings on other equipment will influence actual coverage. Do not add water to this product.

  
  
  

  
  

  Referrence Materials:

  • http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_fig2.html
  • http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_02.html
  • http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/rb_tables.html#table1
  • http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_07.html
  • http://www.greenfiber.com/step_one_-_calculate_your_need_how_to_install.html
  • http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Materials-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xjlZbedf/R-100052556/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
    
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