iFOAM of Tampa it comes to reducing your home’s energy consumption and making your living space more comfortable, attic insulation is a wise investment. It reduces drafts and keeps your house warm in winter and cool in summer, significantly lowering your energy bills. This reduces your carbon footprint and makes a small contribution to combating climate change.

Proper attic insulation can also help keep your HVAC systems in tip-top shape, extending their lifespan and saving you from costly repairs in the future. It also helps dampen noise from outside, creating a more peaceful indoor environment.

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If your attic is uninsulated or has minimal insulation, it’s time to consider upgrading to a higher R-value. The Department of Energy recommends an R-value of at least 30 to prevent heat from escaping and air infiltration, but the higher the R-value, the better it will perform.

Adding new attic insulation can be done using either loose-fill or blown-in fiberglass batting. Loose-fill is a DIY option, but it’s important to choose an unfaced fiberglass batting without paper or foil. It’s also important to wear a lightweight disposable coverall, gloves and a hat for attic crawling to avoid itchy and irritating insulation fibers from getting on your skin.

Blown-in attic insulation is applied with a special machine and can be made from cellulose, mineral wool or rockwool. It’s best for attics with standard stud and joist spacing that are free of obstructions and is relatively inexpensive. It’s not ideal for attics with a lot of obstacles or limited headroom, however, and can create moisture problems if it gets wet.

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