I have no insulation in my attic and have been told that I might be able to get a grant towards the cost of getting it done. Where could I find out more about this?
The Home Depot has a comprehensive guide on how to install insulation in an attic. Additionally, Energy Star offers a similar guide for installing insulation in an attic.
The techniques vary widely depending upon what type of insulation you choose. You can find how to instructions for all types of insulation here http://www.ehow.com/how_4797877_replace-attic-insulation.html
You can find online information on attic insulation depending on the location that you want to search in. Also the details can be easily found on this site cpsenergy.com
There are different types of attic insulations and grades. To find out what you need go to lowes.com or homedepot.com.
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Stick the paper based insulation to the attic door so it does not move. TONY SILLATO
are there grants to aide in home insulation
in arizona according to the Department of Energy, they call for in an attic insulated home to have the equivalent of 16 inches to 18 inches of blown in attic insulation. Attic insulation is measured in R values regardless of what type of insulation you blow in or lay down. Attic guard is usually your best type of insulation which should be blown in at an R value of 49-60 in an Arizona home
As a general rule of thumb, insulation added to an attic provides the most bang for your buck when increasing insulation. However, if your attic is already well insulated, you may find that reducing air infiltration or installing a more efficient heating/cooling system provides a better return on your investment.
Cellulose insulation is proven to outlast the house it has been installed in.
Yes you can
Yes.