Attic Insulation
ABOUT ATTIC INSULATION
Over 90 percent of homes in North America lack adequate attic insulation. Most people do not know upgrading a home’s insulation still provides the highest return on investment when compared to other energy-saving technologies such as upgrading an HVAC system.
KEEPING THE HOUSE COMFORTABLE
Insulating the attic is a simple idea with complex benefits.
A well ventilated and insulated attic can lower your energy expenses and help keep your house comfortable year round. Attic insulation works in summer and winter so you get benefit no matter how hot or how cold it may be.
How much attic insulation do you need? Should you have more insulation or is there enough already? In general, the answer is that houses in hot climates should have R-38 insulation. If your house is in a colder climate, then you want insulation of R-49. The goal is to prevent air warmed by your furnace and air cooled by your air conditioner from escaping.
TYPE OF INSULATION
We use the best type of insulation.
For attic insulation, we recommend blown-in fiberglass insulation. The product is loose and blown into the attic spaces by our trained technicians. The fiberglass component creates an effective barrier so hot or cold air cannot reach inside your home. The professional insulation contractor knows how to accommodate for insulation settling.
However, there are different types of insulation that can be used depending on the situation. Click here to learn more.
How Can Attic Insulation Improve Your Home?
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1. Maintain Indoor Temperatures
The primary purpose of all insulating is to control the passage of heat from one location to another. The fiberglass blown-in materials and radiant barriers work to maintain temperatures in a home. This helps in winter by stopping cold air from entering and stopping the heated air from escaping through the roof. In the summer, attic insulation stops heated outdoor air from warming the rooms below. The result is that air conditioners and cooling systems work more efficiently, meaning lower utility costs and less maintenance.
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2. Control Moisture
Attics that are exposed to the outside without any protection become a trap for moisture. Condensation because of temperature differentials as well as high levels of humidity become problematic over time. Moisture also enters the air in the attic because of heat generated from inside of the home. The potential for high levels of moisture and potential condensation slowly rot wood, rust metal and degrade certain types of insulating materials. It will also make the home feel less comfortable.
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3. Increase Home Value
Several factors are considered when determining the value of a house. The presence of adequate insulation indicates that the home has been well maintained. Potential buyers will also appreciate a properly insulated home because it means less energy consumption and reduces the need for related home improvement projects in the future. It also makes the rooms more comfortable and easier to maintain temperatures with lower utility bills.