Hi Tom,
I have a 20 year old 2 story house with 3800 sq feet. The attic has the original insulation. Can you recommend a vendor to add more insulation?
Russel
Tom’s Answer:
Tom: Well, yeah. You know what’s missing on that question. He says he has the original insulation.
Charlie: How much?
Tom: How much? I don’t know.
Charlie: Right. So what should he …
Tom: You’re looking for at least an R30, which would be if it’s a fiberglass type product, blown in or a bat, or a blanket, I should say, it’s going to be around 12″ to 14″, 15″ thick.
Charlie: So go up there with a ruler and …
Tom: That’s it.
Charlie: … and figure that out.
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