Roofing | Winterization Tips: Does Your Roof Have Enough Insulation?

It's true! Over 90% of the homes in the U.S. are under insulated! However, it is easy to fix by performing a simple insulation inspection to determine your insulation needs!

Remember, good winterization of your roof and home begins with having the correct amount of attic insulation.

The right amount of insulation can help you maintain a comfortable temperature throughout your home and help save money on your energy bills — plus, prevent major issues like ice dams in the winter.

Inspecting Your Attic Insulation

First you will need to go up into your attic, inspect the condition of the insulation, and then simply calculate the current level of insulation.

Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation, and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live. Here is a an easy chart for you to follow to begin with:

Assessing What You Find

Here is an important chart to follow when assessing your attic inspection without a roof professional:

Recommended Levels of Insulation

This map and keys below shows thermal recommended levels of insulation for various climate zones, based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The IECC is the model building code for the United States.

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