AL.com Photo of Snow Storm Highlights Heat Loss Through the Roof

A photo by AL.com during the snow storm shows where the Madison County courthouse is wasting heat. Inadequate roof insulation allows heat to escape and melt snow on the roof. By comparison, snow covering the walkway roof has not melted because the area below is not heated. Homeowners can use this technique to evaluate heat waste in their own homes. Nearly all buildings can cut energy waste with additional insulation and air sealing. The older the building, the bigger the opportunity to reduce energy costs.

The AlabamaWISE program can help homeowners solve energy waste and reduce high utility bills with a comprehensive home energy assessment. http://www.nexusenergycenter.org/get-contractor-referrals/

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