Click on the Department of Energy Link to The Left. Enter the information requested. This will provide you with the recommend "R" value for your area.

Reflectix? has a Class A/Class 1 Fire Rating on our Foil/Bubble Insulation. It also meets all fire and smoke safety requirements of federal, state and local building codes. (Satisfies UL 723, NFPA 255 and UBC 42-1.) See similar questions...

By far, fiberglass roll insulation is the most commonly used insulation for Galvalume? steel roofs on nonresidential buildings. It can be used in any of the available thicknesses to give the required insulation value. One of the main benefits of retrofitted Galvalume? roofs installed over leaking nonmetallic flat roofs is the ability to add insulation under the new Galvalume? roof and realize significant energy savings from reduced heating and cooling requirements. See similar questions...

Standard insulation material is used. The most common choices are fiberglass or rigid foam. Timberline's 2" x 6" framing members allow for 5 1/2" of insulation, sufficient for most climatic conditions. Other options include spray-in expanding foam which is very effective. Back to Top See similar questions...

Ground source heat pump systems will reduce your heating and cooling costs regardless of how well your home is insulated. However, insulating and weatherizing are key factors in gaining the maximum amount of savings from any type of heating and cooling system. See similar questions...

If you suspect vermiculite insulation is in your home, the safest thing is to leave the material alone. If you decide to remove or must otherwise disturb the material due to a renovation project, the Ohio Department of Health recommends that you first contact an Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist to determine if the insulation is asbestos containing. If the insulation is determined to be asbestos containing then contact a licensed Asbestos Hazard Abatement Contractor in your area. See similar questions...

Existing homes can easily have insulation installed in most ceilings and under timber floors, space permitting. However, walls and vaulted ceilings can only be insulated during the recladding or replastering process. See similar questions...

It is a requirement to report on the depth and type of the attic insulation, however we cannot tell you with certainty the amount of insulation in the exterior walls. See similar questions...

The amount of insulation in a home varies depending upon where you live. NAIMA has developed recommended levels of insulation for various climate zones. These recommendations are based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Energy Conservation Code which is the model building code for the United States. Click here to visit SimplyInsulate.com to learn about what zone your home is in and how much you insulation you need. See similar questions...

BioBased Insulation, the manufacturer of BioBased 501, is rapidly expanding nationwide, adding certified dealers in all regions of the country. If you are interested in having our insulation installed in a home or business, call BioBased Insulation at (800) 803-5189 to find the certified dealer nearest you. See similar questions...

You can check with your local utilities. Most local utility companies have websites that include energy rebates information. See similar questions...

A reflective insulation reduces radiant heat transfer across air spaces by use of one or more high reflective/low emittance surfaces (Reflectivity of 90% or higher - Emissivity of 10% or less). This rate of heat transfer can be quantified in an R-value (for a specific application). See similar questions...

You may find it difficult to qualify for credit cards again, but that is not a bad thing. :) However, you will probably be receiving credit card solicitations in the mail again right after bankruptcy. You should throw such mailings away, and if possible, keep only one active credit card, ever, for the rest of your life, which card you should apply for after your bankruptcy. You should be able to qualify for a "secured" credit card, e.g., through Capital One. See similar questions...

We always recommend a 1-hour rating for use in the home. Anything below that is not going to give you the type of protection that you need. Anything above that is probably over-kill. However, there is not a huge price difference in ratings, so if you find a safe that fits your needs with a 3-hour rating, just go for it. See similar questions...

A Home Energy Rating is an evaluation of the energy-efficiency of a home using a uniform method of comparing the Rated home's energy-efficiency with national standards for envelope efficiency and heating, cooling and hot water equipment efficiency. The national standard configuration is called the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Reference Home. Its estimated energy use is used as the basis for comparison with the Rated home's estimated energy use. See similar questions...

Look at the insulation without disturbing it. Commercial vermiculate can range in size from very fine particles to large (course) pieces nearly one inch long. Vermiculate attic insulation is a light weight, pebble-like, pour-in or add-on (loose) product and is usually light brown or gold in color. It's texture is often compared to "popcorn"and can often be re-shaped when pressed together with the fingers. See similar questions...

Since R-values are cumulative, there is no need to remove what you already have. By layering two different batts together, you get the combined R-value of both batts. For example, two layers of R-19 batts will give you a total of R-38. Be sure to use unfaced R-19, R-25 or R-30 fiber glass batts and lay them cross-wise to the existing insulation covering the joists. Do not put a product with a vapor retarder or facing on top of existing insulation. See similar questions...

Heritage has a standard R-20 wall insulation value. Heritage standard attic value is R-40. You may choose to Super Insulate your new home by increasing the walls to R-25 and the attic to R-50. See similar questions...