To help get some of the heat out of the attic during the hot summer months six years ago I added ten more soffit vents and three gable vents and my a/c guy (also a friend) told me yesterday that I would also benefit with more attic insulation for both summer and winter......my house was built in the early 70's and what's up there now has never been added to and I don't have a clue of what my 'R factor' is currently.
"R factors' don't mean squat to me but I understand what a inch is......assuming I go with blown in, which is the way I'm leaning, as opposed to sheets how many inches of blown in do I need ?
Is all blown in insulation pretty much created equal or is there good, better and best ?
Do you need to be cautious on how much to add as far as the added weight to the ceiling ?
I recall receiving a letter from OG&E a few months ago that said they give some sort of rebate for attic insulation but I no longer have the letter so I'd have to call them to get the particulars on the rebate.
Any OSA'ers here in the Norman / metro area install blown in installation and if not any recommendations on who can be trusted to call ?
"R factors' don't mean squat to me but I understand what a inch is......assuming I go with blown in, which is the way I'm leaning, as opposed to sheets how many inches of blown in do I need ?
Is all blown in insulation pretty much created equal or is there good, better and best ?
Do you need to be cautious on how much to add as far as the added weight to the ceiling ?
I recall receiving a letter from OG&E a few months ago that said they give some sort of rebate for attic insulation but I no longer have the letter so I'd have to call them to get the particulars on the rebate.
Any OSA'ers here in the Norman / metro area install blown in installation and if not any recommendations on who can be trusted to call ?
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