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Attic Insulation Panama City, FLDid you know that more than 90% of the heat gained in your house comes through the roofing? This is the same value of 90% of the heat absorbed by the ocean of the total gained by the planet from 1971 to 2010, according to climate action. The process of the roofing system absorbing this much heat causes energy inefficiency in homes and is a major root cause of unsustainable energy usage. This goes further to prove that attic insulation is crucial in homes if people should have any chance of attaining the status of an energy-efficient household.
Insulating your attic is like getting a 50% discount on your electricity bills and the fastest if not the most effective way to reduce energy running costs. However, with loads to benefit from people are still struggling to take this big advantage due to numerous challenges. One of the challenges is the failure to understand what type of insulation material is best for their attics and dodgy attic insulation. We should not forget also that the attic is at the same time the number leading source of air leaks in the house. This makes attic insulation a very easy task to fail while you may think you’re doing it all right. |
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In this guide we will be discussing the different types of attic insulation materials and what are the pros and cons in the installation process of all of these methods.
Choosing the Right Attic Insulation Method
Before we begin let’s understand clearly the definition of attic insulation. Attic insulation is a technique of reducing heating and cooling loads through the roofing structure. Different attic insulation methods are brought up by different insulation materials.
Below we will take a look at the different attic insulation materials and each method.
Fiberglass Bath InsulationBath insulation also known as blanket comes in the form of roles from a material made out of fiberglass. This insulation material is one of the easiest insulation materials to install. Fiberglass baths come in two different types one is faced with a vapor protective barrier and the other is normally un-faced without any barrier. Fiberglass baths come in different thicknesses & lengths. As a result, they are cut to fit around obstructions and then placed on top of each other crossing paths to reach the desired thickness that equals the recommended R-value.
Bath insulation is most suited for attics with standard rim-joist measurements and studs. Bath insulation may need separate insulation materials i.e. cellulose to fill in the nukes and tight areas that can be filled using cellulose bath roles. |
Dry Cellulose Insulation
Dry cellulose is an insulation method also referred to as loose-fill or blown-in insulation. This comes in the form of shredded fiberglass or wool particles that are pulled out from sacks and blown on to the floor of the attic using a blower.
Blow-in insulation is most fitted to cramped attics and highly recommended to be used in attics with irregular rim-joists and minimal head-room. However, the thickness of this type of insulation is harder to measure due to fluffing when the attic insulation material finally settles overtime. Cellulose is also useful when putting in insulation beneath planks that are installed in the attic. |
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam is another viable method of insulating the attic. This is a product polyurethane foam that is formed from two chemicals that react together which are then sprayed to expand and cure providing excellent insulation abilities. Spray foam has the highest heat resistance (R-value) among all of the mentioned materials making it the best in terms of performance. However, it’s more labor demanding and should only be installed by a certified professional.
Spray foam is another viable method of insulating the attic. This is a product polyurethane foam that is formed from two chemicals that react together which are then sprayed to expand and cure providing excellent insulation abilities. Spray foam has the highest heat resistance (R-value) among all of the mentioned materials making it the best in terms of performance. However, it’s more labor demanding and should only be installed by a certified professional.
Contact us today to request a free estimate and see what we can do for your energy efficiency needs. We appreciate your interest in NWFL Spray Foam Insulation.