Attic insulation is vital for those living in all climates. Homeowners in states with warmer climates have a false thought that attic insulation lacks importance. While living in Jacksonville, FL means that you do not have months on end of severe cold, we do get extreme weather. Ask any of our Jacksonville energy audit professionals, and they will tell you attic insulation is essential no matter where you live.
We Use a Lot of Energy
Studies have found that we as Americans use a lot of energy heating and cooling our homes. The Department of Energy had estimated that around 60% of all energy we use comes from temperature regulation. The energy usage could come from running air conditioning units, furnaces, and electric fireplaces.
Upgrading your attic’s insulation can assist in reducing your energy bill! Homeowners who put in the resources for an attic insulation upgrade find that they save hundreds of dollars annually.
Understanding the R-Value
You may have heard of attic insulation R-value. The R-value is the measure or rating of the effectiveness of insulation inside the home. R-value measurement is the ability of the insulation to resist heat flow, through the insulation over a period. A higher R-value means you have sound insulation.
Determining Insulation Needs
The best way to go about determining your insulation needs is to have an inspection. Our team of Jacksonville energy audit professionals performs this work all of the time. If you know the R-value of your existing insulation, you are halfway there! Now bring out one of our professionals so that we can assist you in figuring out where you are experiencing heat loss.
The eye test is another way you can do some of this on your own as well. Look across the attic. Do you have any insulation below or level with floor joists? If so, you should think about adding insulation!
Attic Insulation Types
The three types of attic insulation include the following:
- Blown-in insulation, which is usually made up of fiberglass.
- Blankets, made from fiberglass or rock wool.
- Foam in place is what you see from the insulation on the walls.
The type of attic insulation used does not matter. As long as you are going with a quality product, the new insulation will prove beneficial. You can even use some of these types, such as loose fill, to go right on top of current fiberglass blankets of insulation.
A Jacksonville energy audit can help to uncover a lot regarding energy loss. We take for granted the warm climate in which we live. There still is the chance heat loss is taking place, resulting in unnecessary stress on our heating equipment in winter. Use the knowledge and services of our team at J&W Heating and Air + Plumbing to save on energy usage and increase the home’s comfort level.
