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Do I need insulation?

The Department of Energy recommends R-38 to R- 49 (equivalent to about 15 - 25 inches of fiber glass). Do I Need Insulation? High heating bills, drafty rooms and ice dams could be a sign that your home needs insulation. Give us a call or email and we will come to your home to assess your insulation needs. We will complete a thorough inspection of your walls and attic insulation and make recommendations for needed improvements. Common Signs of Inadequate Insulation: Do you have ice dams, icicles, roof "hot spots", high heating bills, high cooling bills or drafty walls? Does your furnace seems to run too much in the winter, and your air conditioning runs constantly all summer long? IF you answered YES to any of the above questions there is good chance your insulation levels are inadequate. Re-insulating your home with Owens-Corning fiberglass insulation is one of the fastest and most cost-efficient ways to reduce energy waste and maximize your energy dollars. The Ins and Outs of Insulation; Did you know that the average family spends close to $1,500 a year on their home's utility bills? Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted through poor insulation. You probably should insulate if you have an older home and haven't added insulation. In a recent survey, between 15 - 20% of homes built before 1980 were well insulated. These homes are uncommonly cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort. You should insulate when you build a new house or addition, install new siding or roofing, pay excessive energy bills and/or are concerned about the effect of energy use on the environment.




Process of Rafter Vent Baffles

Benefits of Rafter Vent Baffles

Attic rafter vent baffles are a necessity for the overall health of your roof. Soffit vents are small vented grates you probably have seen under the eaves of houses. They allow the fresh air to travel up under the roof to the ridge vent systems, keeping the roofing materials from being damaged. A rafter vent baffle prevents insulation and other debris from clogging the airway, preventing proper attic ventilation.








What Causes Ice Dams?

How do they form?
Snow on the heated part of the roof melts and water flows down until it meets the part of the roof that is below 32 degrees, at which point the water freezes into an ice dam.

How do ice dams lead to water damage?
Water accumulates behind the ice dam, and the sitting water makes its way under the roof covering and flows into the attic. From there it can seep through insulation, ceilings, walls and other areas causing damage.

How do you prevent an ice dam?
Keeping the temperature of the attic under control can prevent ice dams. Proper insulation and ventilation are major components of maintaining perfect conditions in the attic as well as the roof deck.


Effects of ice dams



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