That whole energy audit thing I tried last month took 8 hours just to find out my attic insulation was installed backward

The auditor kept saying my house felt drafty but his tools showed good R-values, and after crawling around up there with a flashlight for what felt like forever, I realized the vapor barrier was facing the wrong way so all that fancy insulation was basically useless in winter, has anyone else dealt with a contractor messing up something that basic?

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hayden70911d ago

Used to think insulation was idiot-proof, but that story totally changed my mind.

grace_knight7011d ago

Read that mice love nesting in blown-in insulation.

julia_carter7011d ago

Gotta disagree, it's usually the gaps and entry points that attract them more than the insulation itself.