Should I Insulate My Home?

The answer is probably "yes" if you:

 

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Have an older home and haven't added insulation: in a recent survey, only 20% of homes built before 1980 were well insulated;

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Are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer—adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort;

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Build a new house or addition, or install new siding or roofing;

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Pay excessive energy bills;

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Are bothered by noise from the outdoors—insulation helps to muffle sound;

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Are concerned about the effect of energy use on the environment.