The Benefits of Attic Insulation
The Foam Depot Insulation Company is often forgotten about as a place to store boxes and doo-dads, but this area can have significant benefits for your home year round. Adding attic insulation is a moderately difficult do-it-yourself (DIY) project that can be completed in a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on your attic size and your particular needs.
Increased Energy Efficiency
The insulating materials used in attic insulation keep heat in during the winter and out of your home in the summer, significantly reducing your HVAC workload and helping you save on your energy costs. Properly insulated attics also help to maintain a more consistent temperature throughout the house, making your family comfortable year-round.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
A properly insulated attic can reduce outside noises, particularly during stormy weather when crashes of thunder send your dogs running under the bed. Attic insulation can also be a good soundproofing option, especially when installed with open-cell spray foam.
There are several types of attic insulation to choose from, including fiberglass batts, cellulose (made from recycled paper treated with boric acid), and foam board. Fiberglass batt insulation is the most common and cost-effective, made of small glass fibers woven into cotton batting. It is fire-resistant, but it doesn’t mix well with moisture and can take a long time to dry out if it gets wet. Other types of attic insulation are available, such as blown-in cellulose and open-cell spray foam insulation, which can be a more advanced, high-performance insulator but are generally more expensive to install.
The Foam Depot Insulation Company
812-322-9417
1430 Raymond Rd Martinsville, IN