Does Attic Insulation Make A Big Difference

Didn t want to piggyback on the thread about bedroom cooling but have a similar question.

Does attic insulation make a big difference.

Our place was built in the 80s and has the typical attic insulation batts that have compacted and offer uneven coverage. One of the places in your home where a little bit of attention can make a big difference in your comfort and heating bill is the attic. One of the most important thermal barriers in the average home is the layer of insulation on the attic floor. During the winter this insulation prevents heated air from rising through the top floor and into the attic and during the summer it prevents superheated attic air from seeping down into your rooms.

Essentially 20 percent of the cost of heating and cooling the home is simply lost through the attic in many homes. The heat stored will assist in creating a comfortable environmentin your home. During the winter period you need to conserve a lot of heat in the house. Choice in attic insulation can make a big difference for energy saving in your home.

There is also zero insulation above the roof of the garage which is attached to. Put simply if you have leaks in other parts of your home that are letting expensive heated or cooled air out insulating your attic probably won t make a huge difference unless you take care of. Yes attic insulation does make a difference. Use rockwool thermal stone wool insulation to insulate the attic of a new build extension or to increase the r value and top up the current attic insulation especially in an older home.

Homes that are not properly insulated can lose up to 20 percent of the conditioned air. This is one of the most cost effective areas to add insulation. You will have to fit insulation fabric on the attic that will prevent air leakages resulting in heat loss. Uninsulated basements compromise this barrier and a large temperature difference between your basement and the rest of your home will put extra demand on heating appliances according to the department of energy.

To increase home comfort and save energy year round start by insulating the attic keeping the heat in during the winter and out in the summer. Attic insulation increase the effectiveness of your home s envelope to retain cooled and heated air.