Your Attic Is Leaking Heat: The Cheap Fix Roofers Know (Do This, Not That).

Your attic may be leaking the heat you're paying for. Here's the 5-step system to find the leaks, seal them, add insulation, protect your ventilation, and control moisture, including the attic hatch and recessed light fixes most people miss. You'll learn: how to spot attic heat loss, how to seal the attic hatch, how to handle recessed lights safely, how much insulation you need, why you should never bury your soffit vents, and 5 mistakes to avoid. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Is your attic leaking heat? 1:05 Quick honesty and the plan 1:57 Why heat escapes (the stack effect) 3:28 6 signs your attic is leaking heat 5:00 Attic safety: read this first 6:34 Step 1: Find the leaks 8:00 Knee walls, floorboards and other special areas 8:53 Step 2: Seal the attic hatch 10:29 Recessed lights (I C vs non I C) 11:59 Sealing pipes, wires and wall tops 13:28 Bathroom fans and ducts 14:36 Step 3: How much insulation you need 16:06 How to install batts and blown-in insulation 17:27 Step 4: Protect your ventilation 18:49 Step 5: Control moisture 20:08 Materials list and cost 21:20 The 5 mistakes to avoid 22:20 Attic myths that waste money 24:05 Pests in the attic 25:16 Realistic savings and rebates 26:21 Your questions answered 27:31 Your weekend plan 28:29 Summer bonus 29:04 Maintenance and wrap-up SOURCES U.S. Department of Energy: Energy.gov Attic Air Sealing and Insulation Guide Energy Star: Energy Star Rule Your Attic! Program & Guidelines U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EPA Guidance on Vermiculite Insulation and Asbestos Safety Building Science Corporation / University Extension Guidance: Building Science Info on Attic Air Sealing and Durability