Insulation for Attic | Eco Choice HVAC & Insulation
For most households, the attic is not the most popular room. This is probably why most attics are left neglected. But did you know that leaving your attic under-insulated could be adding to your heating and cooling costs every year?
By investing in the right insulation for your attic, you can reduce the energy loss from your home, lower your heating and/or cooling bills, and reduce your carbon footprint. Proper attic insulation can also help keep your roof in great shape by helping prevent condensation and ice dams.
While local building codes might require you to have a certain quality of insulation, installing even better insulation will work to you and your roof’s advantage. However, over-insulation might heat your shingles and diminish their lifespan, especially if the roof doesn’t have proper airflow. Balancing the two – ventilation and insulation – is critical for the best results.
How Proper Attic Insulation Will Benefit Your Home
Helps to prevent ice dams
If you don’t have insulation, heat from your home escapes through the ceiling into the attic. This could be a problem during winter, as it could allow ice dams to form on your roof. This will ultimately hurt your roof’s performance and durability.
Controls interstitial condensation
This is a form of condensation that happens between the different layers of a roof. It results from cool and warm air interacting and condensing into water droplets. These water droplets could accumulate and cause damage to your roof. Proper insulation will help prevent heat transfer via the roof, which minimizes the risk of condensation.
Protect the roof and gutter from damage
Without proper insulation, the roof deck tends to experience more significant temperature changes. With time, the contraction and expansion of the roof could shift the gutters and even loosen the gutter fasteners. Proper insulation will help your roof perform well for longer.
Makes it easier to cool and heat your home
With quality attic insulation, heat will stay in your home through winter, and less of it radiates down from the attic during summer. This makes it more efficient and affordable to cool and heat your home to a temperature you are comfortable with.
Ensures more consistent temperatures
Attic insulation helps to keep an air-conditioned room at a constant temperature, instead of letting it escape through the ceiling, which will help make your home more comfortable. This is especially true if you have cathedral ceilings.
Soundproofing your home
Attic insulation will help lower the amount of outside noise that may enter your home. This can be helpful if you live near a busy road, a construction site, or other sources of noise. Note that if your primary goal is soundproofing the house, wall insulation is generally a better option.
Increases the value of your home
Investing in quality insulation for your attic is a great idea if you plan to put your home up for sale in the future. It might not be the best addition to your home in terms of aesthetics, but most homebuyers will appreciate the bonus of an insulated attic.
When to Upgrade an Attic Insulation
Some forms of attic insulation materials will start degrading after about 10 years of age. The following are a few signs that you might need new attic insulation:
A noticeable increase in the amount of dust in your home
Cold drafts during winter
Noticeably uneven temperatures in parts of your home that were just fine
Upstairs feels extra hot during the summer months
Stuffy rooms during summer
Visible deterioration in the attic insulation, including crumbling pieces, moisture, and discoloration
Strange noises in the attic or walls
It’s important that you choose the right materials to insulate your attic, and the right professionals to help with the project. In fact, getting professional help is the best way to ensure that the attic insulation project is done correctly and that it solves your climate problems.
Let us Help You With You Attic Insulation Installation Project
Eco Choice Attic Insulation is a certified and licensed insulation company that takes pride in helping keep your home comfortable for you and your loved ones. We are a leader in attic insulation installation, removal, and replacement.
Whether you have a huge or tiny attic to insulate, our team can ensure you find the best material for your budget and that the installation is done to the highest of standards. Call us today for a free cost estimate.