When it comes to home improvement projects, the kitchen and bathroom tend to get more attention than the attic. But a properly insulated attic can add value to your house and improve your comfort. Insulating your attic limits the amount of heat that escapes into the cold outdoors in winter and allows cool air to circulate throughout your home in summer. This helps reduce energy bills and puts less strain on your heating and cooling system.
Poor attic insulation causes gaps and leaks that can affect the rest of your home. Outside cold air can enter in winter and hot outside air can penetrate into rooms in summer, causing uneven room temperatures. Poorly insulated attics also cause excessive moisture that promotes the growth of mold and mildew.
Blown-in insulation can be made of cellulose, fiberglass or rockwool and is installed by placing it into attic joist cavities with a blowing machine. This type of insulation works well for attics with irregular joist spacing, sloping or limited headroom.
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The most common type of attic insulation is fiberglass batts, which are pre-cut panels of fiber glass. This insulation is easy to install and provides good thermal protection. Cellulose insulation is a green option that’s made from recycled newspapers, cardboard and other paper products. It is typically mixed with boric acid to make it fire retardant, which can help prevent the spread of a fire from one part of your attic to another.
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