Attic Insulation

Your home is built to protect you from the elements, but not all homes are created equally. As much as 30% of your energy usage is wasted on air leaks throughout your house, and the attic is one of the biggest offenders. When you have significant leaks, warm or cold air that travels through ducts in your HVAC system will get trapped in the attic, causing a spike in your energy bill. It can also affect the comfort of your…

Throughout many homes, there are plenty of spaces that air can enter and exit. While tiny cracks and crevices may not seem like much, their combined effect can make a big impact on your home’s energy use. Air leakage in the average house has the cumulative effect of leaving a window open 24/7. Luckily, there are several ways to reduce outdoor air infiltration – one of which involves learning how to air seal attic crawl spaces.   In the winter, attic…

Just about everyone knows how important recycling and driving energy-efficient cars are to reducing your environmental impact, but did you know that your home’s insulation building material could also make a big difference in decreasing your carbon footprint?  In this article, we’ll go over how having the right amount of insulation can help decrease your home’s CO2 emissions and talk about which types are the most eco friendly insulation materials.  How Insulation Can Help Reduce Your Environmental Impact Having enough…

Insulation is essential to help protect your home from outside weather and keep your energy bill from skyrocketing. But not all insulation materials are made equally.  Each insulation type has its own set of benefits and disadvantages that affect whether or not it’ll fit well with your home. Finding the insulation material that best suits you and your family’s unique needs can make all the difference in creating a safe and comfortable home environment. To help you figure out which…

Picture this: it’s a cold winter morning and you’re leaving for work. You just made some coffee and you want it to stay warm for the drive. What do you do? You pour it into a tumbler and seal it with a lid on top.  This tumbler keeps your coffee warm much the same way attic insulation and air sealing do for your home.  The stainless steel interior of the tumbler works like proper insulation, helping to keep heat from…

Older homes offer significant benefits—vintage architecture, affordable cost, and a rich history behind them. The one thing you may not love about your older home? The existing insulation. Your home’s insulation is a vital aspect to proper temperature control and energy efficiency. If you’ve noticed that your attic space is particularly drafty in the cooler months, but feels like a sauna in the summer, it may be time to remove and replace the old insulation.  While this can sound intimidating,…

Removing your attic’s old insulation is a task many homeowners face at some point. After a while, the materials used to insulate your home can begin to lose their effectiveness. From normal wear and tear, to more serious issues like vermin and contamination—a lot can go wrong in this vulnerable area of your home so you may want to consider attic insulation removal. If you’re considering an insulation removal by hand, you have the option of doing the job yourself…

So you’re looking to remove your old blown in insulation. This is a decision many homeowners make each year, particularly those living in older houses. Leaving worn out attic insulation in your home can lead to drafty winters, hot summers, and even pose safety risks in certain situations. While batting insulation can be rolled up and taken away, blown in—also known as loose fill—insulation is a bit trickier to remove. The job can be done, however, as long as you…

Have you inspected the insulated areas of your home recently? For those who live in older homes, you may want to consider taking a look at your attic or crawl space—or hiring a professional to do so. Insulation can only last so long, and after several decades it may become worn out, torn, or even contaminated. Removing old insulation is the best way to start fresh and improve the temperature and air quality within your home. But how does it…

For many homeowners, ensuring their attic space is well-insulated is one of the most cost-effective ways to maximize their home’s energy efficiency. But can you over insulate your attic? While over-insulated attics aren’t as common as under-insulated attics, it is possible to put so much insulation in your attic that it has a negative impact. To understand why this is the case, we’ll take a closer look at how your attic is supposed to function, why attic insulation is crucial…