Is Attic Insulation Right for Your Home?

25 Jan 2020 Samantha Munoz

There is a lot of research that needs to be done before installing attic insulation. All this work may have you wondering if attic insulation is worth all of the work. Here are a few things to consider before installing attic insulation.

• Energy Savings: Attic insulation can save a home a lot in utilities, but this is not always the case. It is important to find out how much your utility bill may decrease due to attic insulation. You may find it will save you a lot, but you may want to avoid insulation if savings are minimal.
• Condition of Attic: If your attic is not in great shape for insulation you will have to do repairs before you can insulate it. If you are not willing or able to pay for repairs before insulation, then maybe insulation is not right for you at the moment.
• Snow: Since heat rises, warmth escaping through the attic may melt the snow. If snow piling on your roof is already a problem, then insulation may make the situation worse. This only applies to places with a lot of snow, or homes where the roof has snow-load issues.
• Finding the Right Solution: Paying for low-rate attic insulation solutions may not be worth the money. It is worth it to pay for proper sealing and insulation of quality materials, otherwise the insulation will not work properly. If you are willing to pay for proper insulation, then you should consider it but cutting corners may make insulation not worth it.

There is a lot that goes into attic insulation, so it is important to research heavily about whether it is right for you and your budget.