What makes spray foam insulation an ideal solution? It offers insulation and functions as an air sealant preventing excessive air passage from the house. Your energy-efficient home supports minimal to no heating or cooling losses. In an energy-efficient home, the insulation material is compatible with the HVAC system. You can get an energy audit of your house to analyze the performance of the current insulation in your home. It will help you identify the root cause of frequent energy losses and higher energy bills. The non-insulated attic is a principal cause of the poor functioning of your heating and cooling systems and high energy bills.
Energy Loss Occurs through a Leaky Attic
Up to 40% of a building's energy loss can be attributed to air leakage. Simply put, warm air rises to the top of the house and escapes through the attic and roof, which is why this area is considered the most crucial part of your house for insulation. About 70% of the typical energy cost is spent on heating and cooling.
Additionally, conventional insulation can create spaces that add up to a significant size hole, and these gaps can cause a lot of heat to escape. Spray foam is an effective insulator and air impermeable option for insulating the attic floor. This will prevent conditioned air from leaking into the living part of the house and attic air from entering the house, which can lead to moisture, mildew, and other issues.
How Spray Foam Prevents Energy Loss from Attic
Spray foam is an effective insulator and air impermeable. It is the best option for insulating the attic floor. This will prevent conditioned air from leaking into the living part of the house and attic air from entering the house, which can lead to moisture, mildew, and other issues.
There are several benefits of applying spray foam insulation to your attics, such as air-tight insulation, effective insulation of cracks and corners, water resistance and sound barrier.
Spray Foam Ideal for Unvented Attics
Homes with unvented attics can use this space for several purposes, for instance, as a living or storage space. An attic can be used as living and storage space only when it is unvented or conditioned. You can construct an unvented attic and vent the roof. Insulation is applied to the inner side of the roof deck in an unvented attic. It is a suitable option for unvented attics because it serves as an air barrier and clings to the surface where it is put.
When spray foam is applied, it expands, filling in cracks and caulking air leaks in the roof and attic walls. It sticks to the roof deck because it is applied on-site as a liquid, so it won't sag or compress with time. Spray foam attics don't need ventilation because the material can regulate moisture levels. As a result, the roof sheathing is safeguarded, and the attic can be used as conditioned space.
Reitzel Insulation
We are the spray foam and attic insulation experts offering services in Waterloo, Ontario, and nearby regions. Having over 46 years of experience in the field, we can help you insulate the attic for an energy-efficient home.
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