EXPERIMENT 2

A Basic Home Energy Audit

You will need: pad and pencil, flashlight, gloves, ruler, draft detector (see Quickie Experiment “A”), two thermometers, and tape.

First, find your geographical location on the map below to determine the approximate inches of ceiling insulation recommended for your temperature zone.

In the Attic
• Measure the depth of insulation between ceiling joists. Remember to wear gloves whenever you handle insulation.
If you already have the recommended thickness of insulation or more, score 30 points. If you have two inches less, score 25; four inches less, score 15; six inches less, score 5. If you have less than two inches of insulation, score 0.

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