In many parts of the coun- try, springtime is the only time of the year when homeowners have a brief respite from the high cost of home energy bills. But, as soon as summer sets in, air conditioning units are switched into high gear and the energy cycle begins anew. Spring and summer are not usually thought of as times to insulate, but more and more homeowners are realizing that insulation can substantially reduce the amount of energy needed to air condition the now can reduce home energy consumption for seasons to come. Ten steps to save energy To help you establish your own home energy conserva- tion program, Manville Build- ing Materials Corporation is offering a free, Do-It- Yourself Home Energy Audit. This 12-page, illustrated booklet includes a checklist of the 10 most important steps a homeowner can take to de- crease the amount of energy used in the home. A conventionally built once every hour. This means that heated or air conditioned air inside the house is replaced by fresh air from the outside. In summer, a home can lose as much as a half a ton of cooled air per hour and in winter, about 1,000 pounds of heated air. around doors and windows; through holes drilled for pipes, ducts, electrical units and telephone wires; and through uninsulated attics, walls and floors. You can minimize this air loss by caulking and weatherstripping around making sure your home is properly insulated. 3 Insulation checklist Your attic is one of the first places you should check to see if you have enough insulation. If your attic is unfinished and unfloored, but has joists to walk on, you can easily find the R-value of the existing in- sulation. It will be printed on the top or bottom of the batts. If your existing attic insula- tion is loose fill, you will need to measure the depth of the in- sulation between the framing members. If the insulation is lowing guidelines to deter- mine the approximate R- value. Other types of insulation may yield different R-values. Depth of loose fill Minimum Insulation R-value 3! R-7 6” R-14 9! R-21 determine how much more you need. Just subtract the R-value of the existing insula- tion from the recommended R-value for your geographical area. Since R-values differ from climate to climate, you will need to consult your local building materials dealer for your area. If your unfinished attic has a floor, use a ruler to poke through the cracks and around the edges to see how much in- sulation, if any, is there. If there is less than four inches, consider adding more. Next, check for adequate insulation under floors, in crawl spaces and next to foun- dation walls. If you live in a climate where heating costs are above average, consider insulating in these areas. Exterior walls are another important area to insulate. You can determine whether or not they are insulated by re- switch on an outside wall. Turn off the power first. Shine a flashlight into the space between the switchbox and the wall and see if there is any insulation. If not, you may want to consider putting some be guided by the size of your energy bills and the amount of space inside the wall for insu- lation. This is not a job for the do- it-yourselfer. Manville rec- ommends that you consult a professional insulation con- tractor who can give you a free cost estimate and help you de- termine if additional wall insu- lation can be installed. Choosing a contractor Although many parts of the home can be easily insulated by the homeowner, there are some people who prefer to use the services of a qualified in- sulation contractor. Select an insulation contrac- tor as carefully as you would any other home improvement contractor. Start by asking friends and neighbors for rec- ommendations. You can also call your utility company or a v THE DALLAS POST, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1983 [FA 3 sociation of Home Builders. To help homeowners iden- tify those contractors who are professionally trained and ex- perienced in installing home insulation, Manville has estab- lished an “Approved Fiber Glass Insulation Contractor” program. Contractors par- ticipating in this program must attend training seminars spon- sored by Manville, have a minimum of one year’s expe- rience in the contracting busi- ness and demonstrate finan- cial stability. You can find a listing of these contractors in your local telephone directory under “Insulation Materials.” Look in this section for the name Manville to find the approved insulation contractors and re- tailers in your area. For a free copy of Man- ville’s “Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audit” (HIG-447), write Manville Service Cen- ter, 1601 Twenty-Third Street, Denver, CO 80216. ATTIC INSULATION can substantially reduce the amount of energy needed to air condi- tion and heat the home. Manville’s free D-I-Y Home Energy Audit will help you establish your own home energy conservation program. A ALL MATTRESS AND FOUNDATIONS ON SALE 312 COIL INNER SPRING 10Year-15Year- 20 Year Warranties SIS Five cost-cutting cues that are easy, painless For most of ‘us, the best home improvement we can make isto find additional ways to economize. Here are some cost-cutting measures that are both painless and productive: © Take steps now to control air conditioning bills this summer. If possible, place window air conditioners on the north or shady side. If you have no choice, plant some ‘bushes so direct sunlight won't fall on the air con- ditioner. e [f you've already cut down on beef meals and added more chicken, try planning meals without either for one or two nights a week. A dinner of spaghetti and salad or stir- ily refreshing water instead. 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