Measuring
Existing Insulation
To determine your current
insulation level you will need a screwdriver,
ruler, flashlight, and perhaps a ladder.
You need to determine the level of insulation
that currently exists in your home prior to
running to the home center to get the needed
materials needed for an insulation upgrade. To
determine your current insulation level you will
need a screwdriver, ruler, flashlight, and
perhaps a ladder.
The first thing you should measure is the depth
of the insulation on the floor of your attic.
Next you should measure your sidewall
insulation. First turn off the power at your
main service panel to one of the outlets or
light switches on an exterior wall. You will
need to remove the switch plate cover for that
outlet or light switch and use a flashlight to
inspect the insulation behind the metal box. If
it is not possible to see behind the box you may
need to remove your baseboard in a hidden
location, your closet for example, to see the
insulation behind it.
To check the insulation level in a basement you
can look at the space between the rim joists,
the long thick boards that are placed just on
top of the concrete foundation. In a finished
basement you can check for foundation insulation
by removing an outlet cover. You may find either
fiberglass insulation or thick foam sheets.
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