• Insulation is a very important factor in controlling home energy costs. Insulation is rated by R-value, or resistance to the transference of heat. The cost of adding insulation can usually be recovered in just a few years with the savings on heating and cooling bills.
  • Heating pipes and air ducts should be insulated and sealed, especially those in unheated space (basements, crawl space, garages).
  • Windows and doors need to be caulked and weather-stripped to prevent conditioned air from leaking out or unconditioned air from coming in.