Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Batt insulation’

Choosing Attic Insulation For Your San Joaquin Valley Home

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Choosing Attic Insulation For Your San Joaquin Valley HomeInsulating your attic increases the energy efficiency of your home, is relatively inexpensive and lasts for decades. When you’re choosing attic insulation, these steps will help you reach the 16 inches that the U.S. Department of Energy recommends for our climate. Sixteen inches of insulation translates to an R-value around 38, which gives you 38 hours of protection against heat gain or loss. The “R” stands for resistance and each value that the insulation carries indicates how many hours it resists temperature change.

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4 Types of Insulation: Which Is Best For Your Central California Home?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

4 Types of Insulation: Which Is Best For Your Central California Home?Adequate insulation in your home reduces the amount of energy you need to heat and cool it. The most common types of insulation used in homes include batt, blown-in cellulose, blown-in fiber and spray foam. Each has a specific purpose unique to homes and buildings: 

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