4 Reasons Why Your Attic Needs Insulation
When you think about insulation, you may not immediately think about your attic. Yet as the top level of your home, your attic is as important as the walls and floors of your home. Attic insulation can help reduce energy costs and lower the chances of ice dam formation. But before you decide to insulate your attic, be sure you understand how it’s done and what type of insulation is best for your roof.
A properly insulated attic can provide numerous benefits to your roof (and home), including the following:
Temperatures are more consistent.
In a properly insulated attic, air has less of a chance of escaping through the ceiling. This means the rooms in your home will experience more consistent temperatures. This leads to less of a need to run your furnace and air conditioning units. Creating a more comfortable living environment.
Helps to prevent ice dams.
Proper insulation, as well as proper ventilation, can go a long way when it comes to extending the life of your roof. Especially in the winter months as you try to prevent ice dams from forming. Most often caused by heat loss from your home, ice dams occur when melting snow is unable to properly drain from the roof area. Because it cannot drain, the water will back up into the home and cause damage to ceilings, insulation, walls, and more. As the snow continues to melt and refreeze, these ice dams will continue to grow as the winter goes on. Leading to mold, mildew, and some potentially serious roof and house damage. If you can get the heat loss under control, you have a better chance of preventing ice dams.
Extends the life of your shingles.
Because the exposure to ice dams and extreme temperature fluctuation are lessened with proper insulation, your shingles will perform for a longer period. Alongside proper ventilation, ensure that all gutters are cleared regularly. You can learn more about how to extend the life of your roof here.
Adds a layer of soundproofing
Among all the above, another added benefit to a properly insulated ceiling is that it acts as a barrier and can reduce the amount of outside noise coming into your house.
Connect with the professionals at NH Grand Roofs to learn more about how we can help you with your roof replacement and receive a free estimate. We are available by phone at 603-552-7152 or you can email info@nhgrandroofs.com about your roofing project. Don’t wait until fall passes by to tackle your roofing project!
