Adequate Attic Insulation

The oj insulation team installs fiberglass and cellulose in the ceilings of your home.

Adequate attic insulation.

How well a particular insulation works is expressed by the r value which ranges from 2 0 to 8 0 per inch of insulation. Adding house insulation with the right r value can make a big difference in summer and winter months. R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat flow. First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation.

Whether you want to add additional soundproofing and insulation between levels or you need to add a barrier between the attic and the rest of the house ceiling insulation is a smart choice. Depending on whether you live in a warm or cold climate home in the u s. Existing 3 4 inches of insulation. It should lay evenly across your attic with no gaps ridges or bumps.

Inspecting your attic insulation. The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to r 38 or about 10 to 14 inches depending on insulation type. More than 90 percent of homes in america lack adequate attic insulation and wall insulation which can increase monthly energy bills and reduce comfort. In almost any climate if you can see the tops of your attic floor joists when you venture up there you ll need to add more insulation.

A typical dark shingle roof can easily reach 170 degrees and the air temperature inside the attic can reach 140 degrees without adequate ventilation. Having enough insulation in your attic is one of the best ways to save energy on both heating and cooling your home. You can determine yourself if your home has adequate attic insulation or is indeed under insulated. To do so inspect the condition of the insulation in your attic.

Attic insulation professionals ensure that you re using the right type of insulation for your needs the correct amount to ensure optimal energy efficiency and that you have adequate coverage of your attic space. Insulation levels are specified by r value. The higher the r value the better job the insulation does at preventing the transfer of heat. Even with enough insulation on the attic floor this extreme radiant heat transfers through the insulation to the ceiling below.

Add insulation to attic. Should have between an r 38 and r 49 in the attic that s about 12 to 15 of insulation.