Why would these soon-to-be new homeowners want to go to the extra time and trouble to have their home built to even higher standards than are required? They do this because they want to make their home as energy efficient as possible! It has become common knowledge that an energy efficient house can save homeowners enough money on their utility bills to pay for the insulation materials used in a few years time.



There are several types of insulation available for different parts of a house, such as the attic, the walls, the ceiling, and the floor. These can be pink batts, or loose-fill such as cellulose, rock wool, or fibreglass, which has to be blown into the area to be insulated. Foam insulation must be applied by a professional, because it requires special equipment to install this particular type. There is a type of insulation that is rigid, and is usually crafted from a type of plastic foam. Then, there is the reflective insulation. This type is made from aluminium foil with a variety of different backings. Kraft paper or cardboard are both used for this.
Floor insulation is usually done with batts or loose-fill material. It is the homeowner