Mountain Homes and Attic Insulation
Ensure Your Home is Winterized
If you live in the mountains, preparing your house for cold temperatures helps to prevent leaks and damages. Checking your chimney for creosote buildup, repairing cracked or missing shingles, and having plenty of wood or propane stored can help keep your home safe from damage and expensive repairs.
Installing the proper spray foam insulation in your walls and attic can prevent temperature fluctuations. This keeps your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer, preventing your heating and cooling system from having to work overtime. It also reduces your energy costs and saves money on your utility bills.
Tropical Climates Need Vapor Control: Insulation Strategies That Work
Your home’s attic is the largest insulator, but most of it isn’t insulated properly. Poorly insulated attics allow heat to escape your home in the winter and cool air to enter your home in the summer, leading to high energy bills. Upgrading your attic insulation will make a noticeable difference in your utility bill and save you money year-round.
The type of insulation you choose depends on the climate and building codes in your area. Fiberglass batts, cellulose, and spray foam all offer different R-values and have unique properties. Rigid foam boards can also be an affordable option, though they are more difficult to install on your own.
To prepare your attic for insulation, you’ll need to clear all joist spaces of debris using a shop vac. If the ceiling drywall doesn’t have a vapor barrier, you’ll want to add one to protect against mold and mildew. Once the vapor barrier is installed, you can install insulation. Blown-in cellulose or fiberglass are affordable options that offer great coverage and can fill hard-to-reach spots in wall cavities.
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