Department of Energy: Insulation Recommendations.

By this image you can see what r-value you should be at: For example the new insulation levels in southern Minnesota is R-49 which is 18 inches of insulation. In the Saint Cloud area they have an insulation value of R-go. All of this is due to climate control.

I am going to start with some personal aspects of my day to day routine. I have been a Canvass Supervisor (door to door knocking) for  Boulder Creek Builders for over 3 years.  Due to economic times we are still in business for the consumers. During warmer months we offer assistance to homeowners who have storm damage, may need replacement windows, siding roofing and gutters. We take care of everything. Now that we live in Minnesota, The Department of Energy has new Attic Insulation Recommendations. These guidelines are for new construction and homes that will be put on the market. This does not mean if you are a homeowner you don’t want to be up to this code!  With that in mind did you know that you could save over 30K by having your home properly insulated!! Now who really climbs on a roof in the winter, unless you are trying to get rid of the build up of snow on your roof that will create icicles? I have learned a lot of techniques and have done enough research to know what to look for when a person is in need of attic insulation. My questions to you with these recommendations are you going to stop climbing on your roof to get rid of icicles? When properly insulated homes do not have insulation problems. Check out the DOE recommendations for insulation you may be surprised and save yourself some $$$$