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In Search of the Ideal Insulation Amounts for Michigan Homes

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Home insulation is essential to protecting your home from extreme cold or heat, and it can also play an important role in saving energy. With gas prices on the rise, it can be hard to stay afloat during the difficult Michigan winters. However, with the right amount of insulation you’ll not only ensure that your home is up to code and able to pass home inspections with ease, but you’ll also reduce the amount you have to pay to support your heating costs.

The state of Michigan is among the coldest in the country. There are two distinct areas of the state where two different standards for insulation apply. In the north you’d normally experience much lower  temperatures than in southern Michigan, which is why the recommendations for this area is to install the thickest insulation you can. This means you will require R-50 to R-60 for your attic, R-5 to R-6 for the wall sheating and up to R-21 for the cavity, up to R-30 for your floors, and a maximum of R-60 for your ceilings.

 

In southern Michigan, the standards are somewhat more relaxed, but you might still need to go up to R-60 when it comes to attic insulation. The only real difference between the two locations is that the minimal standards can be used in the south, while the experts in Dexter MI roofing will usually recommend the most layers you can add.

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