from Gre in Brule, WI:
#472
How many inches of insulation are suggested for an attic in northern WI?
It’s not a matter of how many inches. Read on.
It is not a matter of how many inches… insulation is measured in its R-value. We would recommend an R-value of 50 or greater for northern Wisconsin. In addition to the insulation, air sealing the floor of the attic before you insulate is highly recommended. In fact, you will pay for air sealing whether you have it done or not, due to increased fuel consumption.
Focus on Energy does offer Cash-Back Rewards for installing a variety of insulation measures that includes attic insulation and much more. Please note that to be eligible for insulation Cash-Back Rewards; you must have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation completed by a consultant who partners with Focus on Energy and you must use a heating fuel provided by a participating utility. Learn more about process on our Web site, or call Focus on Energy at 800-762-7077 and request an information packet for the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program be mailed to you. This packet will include a variety of fact sheets regarding energy efficiency and one that describes the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program. You will also receive a listing of participating utilities and consultants throughout the state.
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009