Comfort at home
Insulation qualifies as one of the chief factors in heating and cooling comfort. The mass realization that fuel resources are limited brought on new standards for mobile home insulation since early 1974. One point has been proven, the better your insulation, the lower your heating aid cooling bills.
Insulation is rated by an R factor, signifying res/stance to heat loss. The thickness of insulation does not alone determine the R factor. Several things are involved—wall construction materials, type of vapor barrier, roofing, and the insulation fiber.
Improving your home’s insulation rating is not a do-it-yourself project. You cannot gain access to your home’s insulation areas without peeling away the siding or the interior walls. The factory installs the insulating materials early in construction. Only expensive factory techniques can successfully upgrade it.
However, if you plan to live in an older mobile home many more years, you may find added insulation a wise investment. It could save you 30 percent or more on your heating and cooling bills. At least investigate the possibilities with your local fuel supplier, utility company, and mobile home dealer or manufacturer.