{"id":720,"date":"2017-09-12T17:21:02","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T21:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/insulateky.com\/web2\/?page_id=720"},"modified":"2022-04-05T15:49:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T19:49:36","slug":"questions-to-ask-yourself","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulateky.com\/web2\/questions-to-ask-yourself","title":{"rendered":"Questions To Ask Yourself To Become More Energy Efficient"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    How long does the snow stay on your roof compared to your neighbors?<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Keeping snow means your home retains more heat under the insulation and in the home, which in turn saves money on your utility bill)<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
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    Do I have enough attic ventilation for my home? \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Low to high roof ventilation is required for an attic to breathe. Left to right ventilation also is needed for the attic to breathe properly. No ventilation means stale air which in turn could create mold.)<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
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    How many times does my HVAC system turn on per hour? Also how long does my HVAC system run when it turns on?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (The number and length of times the system turns on gives the homeowner an idea on how well the home is insulated and air sealed.)<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
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    Is my upstairs a different temperature than downstairs?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (This is because of poor ventilation or a common air sealing issue where the floors are left open to the attic on the 2nd story drastically decreasing energy efficiency)<\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
  5. What is the combustible rate for the different types of insulation?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> (Here is a video on how quickly fire spreads with cellulose, fiberglass, and foam. Cellulose puts itself out while the other two do not.)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>