Attic Insulation Columbus Ohio

Roof or attic insulation can reduce heating costs by approximately 13 percent - saving you money on your heating and cooling bills.

Types of roofs & Insulation

If your home has a pitched roof and an open attic, the insulation should be applied in that attic. If your roof is tall enough, installing extra insulation isn't usually a big problem. The most common solution is to to blow enough loose-fill insulation such as fibergalss into the attic and roof cavities.

Insulation Materials

If you intend to use loose-fill materials, it’s better to hire a professional to install the attic insulation.Fiberglass is the most common insulating material as it is releatively inespensive. Batts and rolls are slightly more expensive than loose-fill insulation.

Fiberglass Installation

Installing loose-fill fiberglass in attics is not really all that difficult. However, as the installation is best performed with a blowing machine and it also requires the correct calculation of the number of bags and thickness to obtain the desired R-value, hiring the services of a professional is the best way to go.

Attic Ventilation

It is important to make sure that your attic remains adequately ventilated. Any insulation shouldn’t block soffit vents as they remove moisture in winter and excessive heat in summer, preventing overheating. The attic vertical walls should also be sealed and insulated.

Overall effective attic insulation can provide huge energy savings.

When considering attic insulation make sure that you get a product with these important features:

• Noncorrosive – Doesn’t require fire-retardant chemicals which can leach out, promoting corrosion of pipes, electrical equipment or structural metal attachments.
• Noncombustible – Meets all model building codes for noncombustibility.
• Won’t Absorb Moisture – Moisture reduces insulation effectiveness. Glass fibers resist moisture build-up.
• Doesn’t Support Mold Growth – Inorganic glass fibers do not support fungus or mold growth. Will not rot or decay.

Attic insulation Cost

Attic insulation costs depend on the amount and type of insulation, the size of the attic, the R-value required etc.

Give us a call now to get a no cost estimate to insulate your attic.