Attic Insulation
Installing attic insulation is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to increase the energy efficiency of your home in the DMV area.
In the average American home, heating and cooling expenses make up a significant portion of energy usage, accounting for between 50 to 70 percent. Unfortunately, inadequate insulation and air leakage are among the primary culprits of energy waste. To address this issue, CustomAir LLC provides blown-in fiberglass insulation services, which can help you save on energy costs by exceeding minimum requirements for insulation. This upgrade also provides additional benefits such as improved noise control, better moisture control, and increased durability of roofs and homes in general.
Advantages of Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation
- Improved Control: You can easily control the level of insulation by varying the R-value. Simply blow in more or less insulation to achieve your desired level, ranging from an R-value of 15 to 49.
- Made from High-Quality Materials: Blown-in fiberglass insulation is made of virgin materials, which reduces the chances of allergies and ensures a lasting product.
- Tighter Fit and Seal: This insulation is blown into tiny crevices, and is directed around existing corners, beams, and wiring, which creates a tighter fit and seal.
- Fast and Clean: The material is mixed and expanded inside a self-feeding integrated machine, providing easy clean-up and minimal dust production.
- Energy Efficient: Blown-in fiberglass insulation keeps its R-value over time and is moisture-resistant, which helps prevent fungus or mold growth. As a result, it is extremely energy efficient.
Understanding How Insulation Works
Heat Flow Basics: Heat naturally flows from warmer areas to cooler areas. In the winter, heat flows from heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, or to the outdoors. Heat can also flow indirectly through interior ceilings, walls, and floors, wherever there is a difference in temperature. In the summer, heat flows from the outdoors into the interior of the house.
Reducing Heat Flow: Insulation is key to maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. By providing effective resistance to the flow of heat, insulation in ceilings and walls decreases the amount of heat that is lost in the winter and gained in the summer.
Improving Energy Efficiency: The result of good insulation is that your heating and cooling systems won’t have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature, which can lead to lower energy bills and reduced environmental impact.
Maintaining Indoor Comfort: In addition to improving energy efficiency, insulation also helps to maintain indoor comfort levels by reducing the temperature fluctuations that occur in poorly insulated homes.
Environmentally Friendly: Insulation is most certainly an environmentally friendly choice as it helps to reduce energy consumption, which can lead to a reduced carbon footprint and less reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
The Smart Investment for Homeowners: Fiberglass Insulation and Increased Home Value
Increasing the value of your DMV area home while making it more energy-efficient is simple with fiberglass insulation. By raising the levels of insulation, you can boost energy efficiency, which in turn raises the home’s value. Fiberglass insulation can also continue to save energy and lower bills for the lifespan of your home.
Not only is fiberglass insulation a smart investment that pays for itself many times over, with the initial cost typically being recouped within three to seven years, but it can also make your home more valuable in the long run. By improving energy efficiency, you’re not only saving money but also adding value to your property.
And when you’re ready to sell your home, the added value will make it more attractive to potential buyers. It’s a win-win situation for homeowners who want to increase their home’s value and reduce energy bills.
Contact us today for a free estimate and to learn more about the benefits of fiberglass insulation. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you take the first step towards a more comfortable and eco-friendly home.