I purchased my new home last spring and wanted to know how much insulation it should have. It, currenly, has roughly 6 inches. The insulation was blown in and not laid like carpet.
2007-02-06 05:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by Jrob 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The attic currently has 6-8 inches of blown insulation. Do I need more? Will it not only keep costs down in the winter but also in the summer ? I live in Dallas, Texas.
2007-02-06 05:41:18 · update #1
For your area it is recommended to have R-38 in your attic which is roughly 12" depending on what type of insulation you use. Check out this web site and it will answer all your questions about insulation. www.ornl.gov/~roofs/zip/ziphome.html
2007-02-06 06:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on your local building codes. In California, 9" is required in the ceiling (R-30), 3.5" (R-13) walls and 6" beneath a raised floor.
2007-02-07 11:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thicker the better.
2007-02-06 13:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋