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Home » Energy Savings at Home » Seal & Insulate » Rule Your Attic! For Comfort and Savings

Energy Savings at Home

Advice, tools, resources and inspiration to help you save energy
Rule Your Attic

Did you know that
9 out of 10
homes in the U.S.
are under-insulated?

Why is it important to Rule Your Attic!?

Save Energy & Money

Increase Comfort

CHECK YOUR LEVELS

To Rule Your Attic!, first go into your attic and measure your current insulation levels. Read more below on how to conduct a Quick Check of Insulation Levels or visit What to Look For: DIY Checks and Inspections for further information and instructions on how to check your Attic Insulation, Wall Insulation, and Air Leaks.

Checking Your Attic Insulation

There are several quick checks that you can do to determine where you may need more insulation and air sealing in your home. Every home is different, so it’s important to check which projects may be needed in your own home.

Visual Check of Insulation Levels

  • Looking across your attic, if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists, you probably need to add more insulation.

Measuring Insulation Levels

  • Either read the R-value printed on the batts of your existing insulation or use a measuring tape/ruler to measure the depth of the insulation (inches). You will want to record your measurement so you can determine how much more insulation you need to achieve the recommended levels.
graphic displaying R values for attic insulation

WATCH THE RULE YOUR ATTIC! VIDEO SERIES

Watch more how to videos about sealing and insulating with ENERGY STAR here.

CHOOSE YOUR PROJECTS

If you find low insulation levels or other issues that need to be addressed, you’ll want to get advice on how to properly seal and insulate your attic for comfort and savings. Check out the Seal and Insulate Program to:

  • Identify What You Want To Fix
  • Determine the Effort Required
  • Assess the Level of Opportunity
man installing insulation

Want to add insulation to your attic? Learn how

FEDERAL TAX CREDITS

Learn how you can recieve up to $500 in tax credits for insulating your attic!

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Resources

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