Adding A Layer Of Insulation To Your Attic

Many older homes have less insulation than homes built today but even adding insulation to a newer home can pay for itself within a few years.

Adding a layer of insulation to your attic.

This feature is not available right now. By adding insulation to your attic you ll not only reduce your monthly utility bills but also enjoy improved energy efficiency and greater comfort throughout the year. The vapor retarder on top of or between layers of insulation can trap moisture. If you need to add insulation in your attic save big by blowing in cellulose insulation yourself.

In case you have had your attic insulation installed more than 15 to 20 years ago it is advisable to get it replaced. By adding insulation to the attic with existing insulation pros and cons read more. Please try again later. Blown in insulation overview.

Plan to pull up the flooring and layer new insulation on top of the old. But if the floor is covered in plywood you can t stuff enough insulation beneath it to do the job sufficiently not even in warm climates. The attic is the easiest place to add insulation to improve your comfort and the energy efficiency of your home. The r values of both insulations will accumulate.

How much does attic insulation cost. The pros charge 1 500 to 2 000 to do a 1 200 sq ft. Stop using your attic for storage. You can achieve better thermal performance in your attic by adding an additional layer of insulation.

Add additional layers. Faced insulation should not be placed on top of existing insulation in the attic. Any new batt or roll insulation installed over existing insulation in the attic needs to be without a vapor retarder face. Now that you ve air sealed your attic and basement check your attic insulation levels and add more if necessary.

You can do it yourself for about 500. This is because your original insulation r value most likely has dropped from recommended 60 to 20 30. So this thickness does not stop or prevent your home from heat loss. Unless your home was specially constructed for energy efficiency you can probably reduce your energy bills by adding more insulation.

Whether you live in a warm weather state as i do or in a cooler northern climate it s hard to stay comfortable and keep your energy bills in check if you don t have adequate insulation in the attic.