Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. Insulation:
saves money and our nation's limited energy resources
makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house, and
makes walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer..."
Norton's comment: when considering where you have heat loss in your house, these are the three kinds to consider. Plus, each of these barriers need to located in the same place. from Norton, Certified Maine home energy auditor.
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