Proper insulation is one of the best ways to ensure your
home is as energy efficient as possible. It helps keep your home cool in the
summer and warm in the winter, which is especially important in a climate like
the one here in Minnesota! We install attic
insulation in St Paul, and we have a few things to keep in mind about attic
insulation and why it is so important.
Attic insulation can help keep your roof from leaking. It
will help keep your roof at a uniform temperature, which can keep ice dams from
forming in your gutters. However, if you use your attic solely as a storage
space, the only part of it you should worry about insulating is the attic
floor. This will help keep the warm air where it should be – down in your
home’s living area. (The same goes for cool air during the summer time!) But if
your attic is also used as living space, it should be insulated like the rest
of your home.
Do some homework and find out when the last time you had
attic insulation installed in your home. If it has been more than just a few
years, you should call a company like Lewis Insulation to find out more about having
us out there to install new insulation. Over the years, insulation can compress
and that can make it less effective.
When you hire us to install your new attic insulation, we
will make sure your attic still has the proper amount of ventilation. This is
also a great way to make sure your roof does not leak and everything continues
to work as it should.
When you are in your attic, make sure you do not walk on
your attic insulation unless it is completely unavoidable. You should also
avoid putting any boxes on it. Making sure you don’t do these two things can
help extend the life and effectiveness of your attic insulation.
When you have questions about attic insulation, it’s a good
idea to come to a reputable company like ours. We can answer all of your
questions about insulation and ensure the type of attic insulation that is
installed in your home is the best type for your home and your family’s needs.
