Attic Insulation: Keeping Your Home Comfortable Year-Round
Benefits of Cellulose Insulation
Choosing cellulose insulation for your attic offers numerous advantages:
- Lifetime guarantee
- Non-toxic and non-corrosive
- Environmentally friendly
- No itching
- Rodent resistant
- Insect resistant
- Mold and mildew resistant
- Provides 10.4 inches to attain an R38 insulation rating
- Offers soundproofing benefits
- Non-flammable
Blown vs. Rolled Insulation
Blown-in insulation is applied uniformly across the entire attic floor, providing a more comprehensive seal and improving performance by 38%. Fiberglass insulation can be rolled out or blown in. Rolling it out only fits between ceiling joists, resulting in a compromised fit around plumbing, piping, and conduit.
Where Insulation Makes the Biggest Difference
The attic is the primary area to focus on for insulation. By insulating the attic, you retain warmth during winter by preventing heat from escaping and also block heat from entering during summer, maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home at a lower cost.
Payback Period for Attic Insulation
In most cases, the savings from reduced energy bills due to decreased usage of air conditioning and heating systems lead to attic insulation paying for itself within 1-2 years.
Top 5 Areas to Insulate
Insulating your attic is crucial to prevent heat loss and maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Prioritize insulating the following areas:
- Your Attic
- All Walls
- All Ceilings
- Your Basement
- All Floors
Insulated ceilings and floors help to regulate temperature, reduce energy loss, and improve overall comfort while decreasing noise levels.
