Attic insulation serves as an unseen guardian against extreme temperature fluctuations, keeping your home cozy and usable year-round. It also helps lower your energy consumption and save you significant sums of money on your utility bills month after month. The cost of attic insulation is often recouped in a short time through your monthly savings.
There are several types of attic insulation, including fiberglass batts and rolls, cellulose, and spray foam. Each type of insulation has its own benefits and disadvantages.
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Fiberglass batts and rolls consist of flexible fiber sheets that lay within standard spacing between wall studs and floor joints. They can be cut to fit odd spaces and be fitted around pipes or wires. This type of insulation is fire-resistant and can be purchased with flame-retardant chemicals for areas in contact with flammable materials. Fiberglass has a low R-Value per inch and can leave gaps between pieces. It also doesn’t do well when wet, and can take a long time to dry if it does become saturated.
Cellulose has a slightly higher R-value than fiberglass, but its main advantage is that it’s eco-friendly and sustainable. It is composed of up to 85% recycled materials and produces less harmful chemicals in its production. It can be installed as a loose fill or as a blown-in option where professionals use special equipment to blow the material into walls and attics.
This insulating material starts out as a liquid that is sprayed by a professional into tight spaces where it expands to many times its original size, sealing leaks and filling crevices. Spray foam isn’t limited to the attic, and can be applied to walls, air ducts, and the rim joist in new construction homes or pole barns. It requires professionals to wear special protective gear because of its chemical composition, which can cause a variety of issues if it comes into direct contact with skin.
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