is one of the best ways to weatherize your home and reduce the cost of your utility bills. Energy codes are constantly changing, and required r-values are always increasing, meaning you probably don’t have enough insulation in your attic!
Arrow President, Ben Burton, breaks it down.
Before insulating, we always like to air seal. Air sealing involves finding any penetrations from the living space to the non-living space (electrical penetrations, plumbing penetrations, interior wall plates, chimney chaseways, etc.) and using expanding foam to minimize the path of least resistance for heat and air to escape from your home.
We also want to make sure that all exhaust fans are properly vented to the outside instead of exhausting warm conditioned air into your attic (this can cause moisture problems!), and ensure that your attic is properly ventilated with the outside air. Every attic is different and requires specific considerations when it comes to insulating!
We will also work with local utility companies to ensure you receive any rebates that are available to you when you choose to insulate your attic.
Not only can insulation in your attic become less energy efficient with time, it can also become infested with pests. This requires trained professionals to safely and efficiently remove contaminated insulation and deodorize/disinfect the area with a 100% organic, bacteria-enzyme product. We have you covered here, too! For more information, visit our Insulation Removal page.
Once all of the prep-work is complete, it comes time to blow in new loose-fill formaldehyde-free fiberglass or cellulose insulation into your attic to achieve the most cost-effective r-value for your home.