When you have insufficient insulation, the conditioned air from your home escapes into the attic and outside. The resulting hot air can raise cooling costs and make your home uncomfortable. When you air seal and add insulation, the cooled air stays in your living spaces. You’ll also enjoy lower energy bills.
Signs You Need Attic Insulation
One of the first signs that you need attic insulation is an increase in your energy bills, especially during extreme weather conditions. This is because your heating and cooling systems are working overtime to regulate your home’s temperature, which expels harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. A well-insulated attic stops heat from escaping to the roof and prevents the formation of ice dams.
In addition to reducing your heating and cooling costs, CEC Spray Foam helps reduce noise from outside. It can soften the sounds of rain or neighborhood chatter and even reduce noise from plumbing or loud internal systems.
If you’ve recently had a roof replacement, this is an excellent time to add or upgrade your insulation. Since the attic space is accessible, a professional can install fiberglass batt or blown insulation to your attic floor joists and the eaves.
When you look across your attic, if the insulation is level with or below the floor joists, it’s time to add more. You can also calculate the R-value of your existing insulation by using a table and climate map provided by the EPA.
CEC Spray Foam
203 Cole Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443
(910) 833-4521