Plan J: Insulation / Weatherizing

what you need to do —

• Identify areas of the home that needs insulation.
  
  
• Insulation is measured by its R-value, not its thickness. Insulation with a higher R-value is more efficient.
  
  
• Required R-values may vary for walls, ceilings, attics, etc.
  
  
• Also consider "weatherizing components" that can save energy costs:
  
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• From howstuffworks.com:
  about insulation
  
  
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