Calculating the payback on an attic insulation upgrade
With colder weather on the way, it's time to start thinking about winterizing our homes to help reduce those winter energy bills. And we know all the usual suspects: caulking, weatherstripping, water heater overcoat, etc. And the biggie, attic insulation.
New, replacement or additional insulation in the attic is an expensive proposition. So is it really worth the investment? Well, as usual, that all depends. And the following post has a pretty nifty attic insulation calculator that can take some of the mystery out of determining if this home improvement project makes sense in your case.
