How Much Insulation Do Maryland Homeowners Need?

Season 1 - Episode 19
October 1, 2023

If you live in Maryland and want to learn more about the insulation R-values you need in the different areas of your home, this video podcast can help. You need to measure insulation through a slightly different lens. Rather than focusing on which insulation is better, achieving the recommended R-value for specific areas of your home's shell is more critical.

There are two essential things to familiarize yourself with regarding R-value.
First, the R-Value in "Lay" Terms. We measure insulation by its R-value. Insulation has one job - to resist heat flow.  The higher the R-value, the better the insulation resists heat transfer.

00:00 Introduction
01:29 Two Things to Remember About R-Values
02:17 Getting an Insulation ROI
04:04 Insulation's Seasonal Responsibilities
05:00 Typical Boundary (Insulation) Locations Around a  Home
07:43 Should You Remove Existing Insulation?

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