Blown Attic Insulation Put an End to High Utility Bills and Add Comfort to all Your Rooms with Affordable Attic Insulation.
Your attic insulation is an essential part of regulating your home’s overall temperature. It keeps everyone warm during the cold months and cool during the hot months. Aside from the temperature, it also affects the HVAC system of your home in terms of energy consumption, its stability, performance, and its maintenance.
Since it has effects on your home’s HVAC system, it also has indirect effects on your health and the health of your family. Here are some of the things you need to know about problems with poor attic insulation and how you can resolve it.
How to Know if You Have Poor Attic Insulation
Sometimes, we think the insulation in our attic is already sufficient for our needs but oftentimes this is not the case. Here are some of the signs that there are problems with your attic insulation.
YOUR ENERGY BILL IS HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE
One of the most evident signs that your home has poor insulation is a higher than usual energy bill. It can be seen when monthly bills change significantly or it’s always increasing. Blown attic insulation offers a considerable savings on energy bills with increased efficiency.
ROOMS UNDERNEATH THE ATTIC HAVE EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Another sign of poor attic insulation is the extreme temperature change felt in rooms located directly beneath the attic. This is noticeable when the seasons change and it’s hot in the summer and cold and drafy in the winter.
Extreme temperatures can be uncomfortable and can cause health issues such as triggering asthma, allergies, and colds.
VISIBLE IRREGULARITIES & DAMAGES TO YOUR ATTIC INSULATION
If you notice signs of poor attic insulation, there might be irregularities or damage to insulation. We will inspect and test your attic to identify problem areas. Here are some of the most common signs of attic insulation damage:
- Your home’s ductwork is exposed
- The subfloor of your attic and the ceiling itself are visible
- There is thin insulation in areas