Do you need an insulation upgrade?

Is your attic costing you money? All it takes is a quick peek to find out.

If your attic floor is insulated but the wood beams (joists) are still visible, you probably don't have enough.

But even if you can't see your beams, that's still no guarantee you have enough insulation. The best thing to do is measure.

Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes. Insulation:

• saves money and our nation's limited energy resources
• makes your house more comfortable by helping to maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house, and
• makes walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.