Insulation - The Stuff on the Fluff

• Insulation is measured in R-values. The higher the value the better.
• Look for an "energy label" containing the home's R-values. Check near the main electric service panel of near the hatch or stairway to the attic.
• If you can't find a posted energy label, look directly on the insulation for the R-value or measure the actual thickness of the insulation.

Target Insulation Levels

For more information on insulating your home, see:

• The Insulation section of DOE's Energy Savers website.
• The article Snowy and Icy Indicators of Wasted Money in Home Energy Magazine
• Southface Institute's fact sheet on Insulation Basics