One More Time - Check That Insulation!

Expecting your house to stay warm in winter without adequate insulation is like believing you can go outside in the snow without a coat and remain comfortable. It's just not reasonable!

If you're not sure about the recommended insulation levels for your area, contact your cooperative for the details and then check your insulation (or have a professional do it for you). And keep a few tips in mind:

Make sure that you have enough insulation over the kitchen cabinets and around the walls of your shower and tub; and be sure that the attic is properly ventilated. Ventilation is as important as insulation.

If the access door to the attic is in a heated area, check to make sure that it is well insulated and weather-stripped.

If your home has a crawl space beneath heated areas, have it checked out for proper insulation, ventilation and protection.

Check for insulation in the floors of the rooms above unheated garages and basements, too.

Sources: South Kentucky REC (www.skrecc.com); Various