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Everything You Need to Know About Attic Insulation Replacement - Clean Crawls: Residential Home Attic & Crawl Space Insulation Contractor It may not cross your mind very often (if ever), but your attic insulation plays a major role in keeping the temperature in your home at the level you want it. Attic insulation replacement may be what your home needs, so learn the ins and outs of it to get started.

Do I Have Enough?

No matter what kind of insulation you currently have in your attic, one quick way to determine if you need more is to look across the span of your attic. If your insulation is just level with or below your floor joists (i.e., you can easily see your joists), you should add more. If you cannot see any of the floor joists because the insulation is well above them, you probably have enough and adding more may not be cost-effective. It is important that the insulation be evenly distributed with no low spots; sometimes there is enough insulation in the middle of the attic and very little along the eaves.

How Much Should I Add?

Insulation levels are specified by R-Value. R-Value is a measure of insulation's ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to R-38 or about 10 to 14 inches, depending on insulation type.

Add the Right Kind of Insulation

When adding additional insulation, you do not have to use the same type of insulation that currently exists in your attic. You can add loose fill on top of fiberglass batts or blankets, and vice-versa. If you use fiberglass over loose fill, make sure the fiberglass batt has no paper or foil backing; it needs to be "unfaced." If you choose to add loose fill, it may be wise to hire a professional, as the application requires the use of a blowing machine, although some home improvement stores offer rentals of this machine.

From energystar.Gov

Proper attic insulation saves you $ on your energy bills. However, old insulation may no longer be doing its job. Most homeowners never even think about insulation removal, but I will detail why you should.

There are a few telltale signs which signal that it may be time to remove your old attic insulation. If you are willing to get your feet dirty and do a little investigating, you can head up into your attic to check for signs that it is time to remove the old insulation. One common problem of old insulation is that it has become a home to rats and squirrels and the like. If you see these rodents, or see their droppings scattered around, you know it is time to get rid of that insulation. It is not recommended that you simply exterminate the rodents and keep the insulation, since not only will their f***s be contaminating the insulation, but oftentimes their babies will be left hidden in it. While looking around, if you see that your insulation is wet, or only even damp, it is recommended that you remove this insulation. Not only does water-damaged insulation lose its effectiveness, it is prone to growing mold which is very unhealthy to breathe.

Finally, we end with a quick word of warning. It may be tempting for home owners to think that, if their attic insulation has become damaged for any of the above reasons, that they can simply place new insulation on the top of the old, or maybe just remove some of the old insulation and install new insulation only partially. However, while these methods will save you some cash up front, it is normally thought that they will ultimately cost you more, and may even be dangerous to your health, for the reasons mentioned above. When the time comes, your best bet is to completely gut out the old insulation.

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR HOMES, insulation saves over 600 times more energy each year than all of the compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), Energy Star Appliances, and Energy Star windows combined. Call us today, and start saving money on your electric bill!!!

To determine whether you should add insulation, you first need to find out how much insulation you already have in your home and where. A qualified home energy auditor will include an insulation check as a routine part of a whole-house energy audit. Call us today and schedule an appointment with one of our qualified insulation techs.

Due to some common misunderstandings, certain types of insulation have gained an undeserved reputation for stopping air leaks. One of these is spray foam insulation. Some homeowners apply this insulation to cavities in the attic, walls and floors assuming this foam will stop any air seeping in. While spray foam reduces heat loss and gain as it was designed to do, air can flow through this type of insulation just like any other. Stopping air leakage is important for your comfort, indoor air quality and your home’s energy efficiency, but there are better ways to do it. What actually stops air from blowing into your home is gypsum board, which stops nearly 80 percent of the air, as well as siding or similar material, which stops another 12 percent. The remaining air leakage should be blocked by applying caulk and weatherstripping. Give us a call and we can show you where your house may need some attention, to save you some money on your summertime electric bill.

Can You Over-Insulate Your Home? Homes need insulation, and more is generally a good thing. ... Without proper ventilation, a home can build up too much moisture, especially in the attic (warm air rises), which can cause mold problems and, overall, lower indoor air quality. Give us a call today for an inspection, and we can tell you if your house is properly insulated.

If you don't have HVAC and ducts in the attic, spray foam on the roofline isn't really necessary. I'd blow insulation on the attic floor (after air-sealing, of course). The big disadvantage with spray foam is cost. It's generally 3 to 4 times what you'll pay for blown cellulose or fiberglass. Get your estimate today, and we can guarantee comfort and peace of mind.

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