| Energy efficient homes | | | | Different houses need varying amount of |
| With people becoming aware of their responsibility | | | | insulation, depending upon factors such as climate, |
| to reduce their household's carbon footprint and | | | | building construction and budget, among others. It |
| conserve energy, several measures are being | | | | is important that you get your house reviewed |
| taken. Insulation, which restricts energy | | | | by a builder to know the amount of insulation |
| transmission, is increasingly being installed at | | | | required, as per the local building code. Attics, |
| homes to conserve energy. As a result, the | | | | outside walls and duct insulation, along with |
| house remains warm during winters and cool | | | | insulation of other different parts of the house, |
| during summers, making the house comfortable. | | | | are generally required in every house to minimize |
| This helps turning down the thermostat or air | | | | the overall energy loss. Other parts that needs to |
| conditioners by a few degrees, which eventually | | | | be insulated includes basement walls, knee walls, |
| helps in saving on electricity bills. Moreover, the | | | | cathedral ceilings, bathroom walls as well as ceilings |
| installation of effective insulation products can also | | | | and floors with unheated spaces, such as porches |
| earn you rebate, which lowers the overall project | | | | and garages. |
| costs. | | | | |