Attic Insulation Montclair NJ

Why Should I Get My Attic Insulated

There are many benefits to getting your attic insulated, starting with it will provide you with more comfortable and consistent temperatures in every part of your home, while also saving you a significant amount of money in the long term. However, it is also paramount that you hire contractors who can do the job thoroughly, carefully, and properly so you get all the benefits we list below. Our high quality team has years of experience, trained eyes, and the most up-to-date tools in the industry and we will make sure to sure up your attic insulation with expert precision.

Benefits of Attic Insulation

​1. Helps you save money on your energy bill
The expense of cooling and heating your home is reduced by insulating your attic. This is due to the fact that heat travels. In the winter, it flows out of your home, and in the summer, it flows back in. Attic insulation reduces airflow, which means you need less energy to heat and cool your home. The department of energy estimates that an attic that is properly insulated will reduce anywhere between 10% to 50%  off a heating bill.

2. Prevents Air Leakage
Air leakage into your home can be reduced by insulating your attic. Air seeping through your ceilings, floors, and walls is believed to account for 40% of your home heating costs. As a result, limiting air leaks in your home can help you save money on your utility bills.

3. Maintains a constant temperature in your room
The temperature of your rooms can fluctuate if your home is not insulated or is under-insulated. It's possible that your upstairs rooms are hotter than others, or that the temperatures are different in all the rooms of your home. As a result, attic insulation is critical for keeping your home pleasant and the temperature consistent.

4. Improves the quality of the air you breathe
Dirt, radon, smoke, and mold all infiltrate your home from the outside. Insulating your attic helps to prevent the harmful impact of air pollutants on your health. Headaches, respiratory issues, and weariness are some of the symptoms of air pollution.

5. Increases the value of your home
Upgrading or installing attic insulation with a high R-value adds value to your property. New attic insulation is a powerful selling point, even though it is not apparent to home buyers. It saves you money on electricity, preserves your roof, and keeps your home warm and attractive. In fact, the average estimated ROI on getting your home insulated is 117% meaning you'll, on average, make a 17% profit on the money you paid for the insulation if you sell your home post-insulation.

6. Allows your attic to be a useful space
Do you exclusively store things in your attic because it's too hot or cold to do anything else? Spray foam insulation on the roof deck of your attic reduces the attic's high temperatures.
After that, you can use the attic to create an extra bedroom, playroom, or family room. This once-unpleasant storage space can be transformed into a welcoming environment that also adds value to your property.

7. Aids in the prevention of ice dams in the winter
In the winter, proper attic insulation can help prevent ice dams from forming on your roof. Ice dams and icicles can cost you thousands of dollars in repairs to your home's interior and exterior.

8. Pests are deterred
Pest-resistant insulation helps keep pests out of your attic and prevents them from forming nests. A nest of mice, squirrels, or birds in your attic is the last thing you want.

If your insulation is outdated, pests may have already made a home in it. Animal droppings, deceased animals, and waste items can provide a health risk. To keep your home safe from harmful wastes, consider upgrading your outdated insulation.

9. Prevents Moisture Damage to Structures
Insulation keeps water vapor from penetrating the structure of your home. Closed cell spray foam insulation is a vapor barrier, while open cell spray foam insulation is a vapor retardant. Water vapor can leak into your roof, walls, and ceiling, causing wood decay, cement erosion, and mold and mildew to thrive.

10. Improves the efficiency of your HVAC system
Your HVAC system has to work harder to keep your home warm or cool when your home has poor insulation. You may reduce the wear and strain on your temperature control system by installing attic insulation. Spray foam insulation applied to the roof deck transforms the attic into a semi-conditioned room, removing your HVAC system from the harsh environment of a poorly insulated attic.

11. It is environmentally friendly
Insulation is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible approach to keep your house warm or cold. Insulating your attic lowers your energy use and hence lowers your carbon impact. The less energy you use, the less CO2 is released into the atmosphere.

Many types of insulation, such as cellulose insulation, mineral wool, and fiberglass insulation, contain recycled materials.

12. Condensation is reduced
Condensation in the attic is usually not noticed until structural damage has already occurred. Moisture from your heated home condenses in your attic, resulting in condensation.

Mold might form in your attic as a result of the dampness. Condensation is kept out of your attic space thanks to insulation.

13. Protect Pipes
In the winter, proper insulation keeps your home warmer, making it less likely for your pipes to freeze and burst. If your pipes freeze, your home may suffer substantial water and plumbing damage.

14. Noise Reduction
Outside noise is reduced by adding attic insulation to your home. It's especially useful during stormy weather, when  rain is pouring down and thunderclaps send your dog running for cover beneath the bed. Adding insulation to your home should help keep it more quiet and calm if the necessary amount is applied. SPF is a measurement of sound transmission and is used to rate insulation. The SPF of open cell spray foam insulation is the highest, indicating that it is excellent for sound absorption.

​15. Helps to Extend the Life of Your Roof
Roof replacement is a significant financial commitment. It's best if you can keep your roof in good shape for as long as possible. Insulation can help prevent wood rot because attic insulation stops condensation from generating drops of water on the underside of your roof.

Summer heat is also kept from rising to your roof thanks to insulation. This heat can is another element of weather that cause your roofing material to deteriorate.

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