The heat in the summer can get unbearable and that means higher electricity bills to run your air conditioning system. If your home is not properly insulated, those bills will be even higher, as cold air will escape and warm air will be able to enter. Insulating your attic is one way to make sure cold air stays in and the temperature in your home stays comfortable this summer.

Insulation can save you money

The heat circulates. In the winter, it goes outside and in the summer, in. A properly insulated home reduces that circulation of heat, so you won’t need as much energy to heat it in the winter and cool it in the summer. By using less energy, or using it more efficiently, you could save money.

How to buy insulation materials

The first thing to look for when shopping for insulation is the R-value. The “R” stands for resistance to heat flow. This is what you need to know:

The higher the R value, the better the insulation level.

Almost all insulation products must have the R-value listed, even duct wraps. The only exceptions are pipe and pipe insulation products.