Your attic is more than just a dusty, spider-infested crawl space where photo albums, old TVs and other doo-dads gather. It’s designed to be the protective layer between your roof, elements, and the rest of your home. Keeping it well-insulated is essential to energy savings and comfort.

Insulation company is available in a wide variety of thicknesses and R-values. The higher the R-value, the better it insulates. The Department of Energy recommends an R-30 or more for most homes. It helps prevent warm air from escaping in winter and cool air from seeping in during summer. This reduces your reliance on your HVAC system, prolongs the lifespan of your roof and saves on energy costs.

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It also makes your home more comfortable by reducing temperature fluctuations and creating a consistent indoor climate throughout living spaces. This can help people with allergies or respiratory conditions such as asthma feel more comfortable in their homes. And from a green perspective, less reliance on energy means lower energy consumption and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

There are 4 types of attic insulation: fiberglass batts, cellulose, foam board and spray foam. The most popular and effective is spray foam, which can be sprayed into attics, wall cavities, ductwork, and hard to reach areas such as around the band or rim joist of walls. It is more expensive than fiberglass batts and cellulose but offers greater R-value and can be used in new construction and in retrofits. It is also safer than fiberglass because it does not contain irritants like formaldehyde and asbestos.

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