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Attic Upgrade Through Insulation and Air Sealing

HOW TO CHOOSE A WET DRY VACUUM

Generally, the attic is the most neglected place when it comes to home upgrade. Most people don’t really see the need to upgrade the attic. However, the first place when considering installing or adding insulation is the attic. The attic is the space immediately below the roof, mostly with sloped walls and often unfinished. It’s the uppermost section of the house or other buildings. The attic is often used for storage or also for habitation to some extent.

It is important to insulate your attic properly, because the attic may have more leaks and ventilation than you may be able to immediately notice. These leaks may lead to air penetration into the room that brings in moisture that will support the growth of mold on the walls. The leaks may also contribute to a substantial amount of heat loss of about 25% to 30% in your home.

Attic Insulation Inspection

It is always important to do attic inspections regularly before doing insulation. Invest time to know your attic well, and you can discover something exciting with this extra space. These are the areas you should consider during the inspection:

  • Ventilation: Adequate ventilation is required to ensure the free flow of air. The vents should also be cleaned regularly.
  • Structural issues: Assess for structural issues like water leakages that may cause a compromise of the structural integrity of your home.
  • Signs of pest infestation: Look out for pests and exterminate them when found. Look for possible ways of how the pests invaded your attic space.

After inspection, you will be able to know whether you need to do insulation, and if need be, what type of insulation fits you. With the help of experts from companies that specialize in home insulation, you will be in good hands to make that decision.

The most critical part is choosing the type of insulation material to use in attic insulation. There are different insulation products, fiberglass being the highly recommended one over cellulose. Fiberglass can be installed quickly, cover even the hard to reach areas like the corners and framing, doesn’t hold moisture on the drywall and it doesn’t settle hence stays effective.  Cellulose holds moisture, therefore, it is likely to decay hence contributing to the growth of microbes since it acts as a source of food to them.

A serious concern when embarking on the insulation of your attic is your budget.  The cost may vary depending on a number of factors such as:

  • The size of the attic in sq. ft.
  • Type of insulation material to be used
  • Treatment required before insulation installation
  • Depth of the existing insulation

Attic insulation concerns are brought about by the air flow system in your attic. In order to keep a consistent roof temperature, there is a need for insulation. If there is excessive heating, usually above the normal ten degrees of the outdoors, it will reduce the lifespan of your roof.  You should be more careful with the bypasses that lead from heated areas into the attic. They should be properly sealed. The other part is the attic hatch. It should be treated as an exterior door that may lead to heat loss.

Reduce heat loss by 25% through attic insulation and air sealing.

 

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