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
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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.
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For most of ‘us, the best
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© 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.
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and a small repair kit, minor
blemishes vanish.
Following are some useful
tips for solving a few problems
in your home:
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Repair by squeezing El-
mer’s Glue-All on both wall
and wallpaper. Roll with roll-
ing pin and wipe excess glue
off with a damp cloth or
sponge.
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