Attic Insulation Options
Although the first place that comes to mind when considering insulating a house is the attic, according to Resources Canada the average house typically loses more heat through uninsulated walls and basements than through the attic. However adding additional insulation to an attic or roof is a worthwhile activity if applied correctly.
Blown insulation is the most popular Insulation material for attics in existing houses for the following reasons.
- Low Cost Material - blown cellulose or blown fiberglass is cheap to manufacture
- 20-40% energy cost saving - relative to fiberglass batts due to the superior air barrier by filling gaps
- High R value
- Safer - slows down the spread of fire
- Rodent retardent
- Excellent soundproofing
Existing attics generally lend themselves to either blown cellulose insulation or blown fiberglass insulation because attics are easily accessible and space is not an issue. Since fiberglass batts, blown cellulose and blown fibreglass require that an air barrier is fitted at the time of construction, upgrading insulation by adding additional blown cellulose or blown fiberglass insulation material can be relatively simple if performed by a professional insulation contractor such as KinLar Insulation. Blown fiberglass tends to be the preferred option because more moisture is added to blown cellulose during installation, reducing the insulations initial effectiveness until the cellulose dry's out (which can take up to a year). Why not call Kinlar to discuss if blown cellulose or blown fiberglass is the best option for insulating your attic.
What are the exceptions where blown insulation may not be the best option -
- Cathedral Ceilings - due to the limited space, spray foam insulation is the preferred choice
- Flat roofs - due to the limited space, spray foam insulation is the preferred choice
- Rooms above a garage - to provide the superior insulation density and air barrier to prevent cold air penetrating from the unheated garage below, spray foam insulation is the preferred choice
If you are considering insulating your attic KinLar Insulation can provide a professional installation at a competitive price whether opting for traditional materials such as Blown cellulose or blown fiberglass or modern materials such as spray foam insulation.
With few exceptions, KinLar blown cellulose and KinLar blown fiberglass insulation are the best insulation materials for attics.
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