Post by jenniferlukes on Jul 27, 2019 17:18:31 GMT -5
Wall insulation slows down the flow of heat that travels out of your home during the winter and into your home during the summer. With proper insulation, you can reduce the need for your heating and cooling system and save big on your monthly energy bills. Before you begin to improve your wall insulation, you have to figure out what kind, if any, you already have. To do this, pick a wall near an unheated space such as a garage or basement. Turn off your power and remove an electric outlet cover on one of these walls. Using a flashlight, peek into the wall through the cracks around the outlet box. Even though this is a small space, you should be able to see insulation if there is any. Try to pull a tiny piece out so you can determine what type and thickness it is. Remember, just because you have insulation in the first wall you check does not mean that all walls in the house are insulated, so it’s important to check multiple walls.
