There are many parts of your home that can benefit from properly installed insulation. One of these areas is the attic. Though you may not spend much time up in the attic or spare much thought for it, attic insulation is still important. Here’s why.
- Reduce heat transfer: Heat rises. This means that the heat from your nicely heated home in the winter rises into the attic and can be released through the attic if it has insufficient insulation. This energy loss can make it difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature in the rest of your home. The same is true for the summer; the heat from the sun seeps through your under-insulated attic and into the rest of the home, making it difficult to keep your home cool and comfortable. Sufficient attic insulation can help to seal the attic and reduce such energy transfer and keep your home more comfortable as a result.
- Reduce energy bills: If you have insufficient attic insulation and resulting energy transfer issues, you might also suffer from high energy bills as your heating and AC have to work harder and longer to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. By stopping the energy transfer and minimizing the workload for your HVAC system, sufficient insulation in the attic can also help to reduce your energy bills.
- Improve the comfort of your home: Though you may not spend time in your attic, attic insulation can also improve the comfort levels of the rest of your home. You can enjoy more consistent temperatures, fewer drafts, and fewer allergy symptoms from those drafts.
If you need new attic insulation, you can turn to us at Patriot Spray Foam Insulation. Give us a call if you would like to learn more.
