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Controlling Your Energy Bills: The Importance of Attic Insulation | Ko

Living and working in the northern Houston community means you know just how intense the summer season can be. The heat and the humidity can have us all running for the cool comfort of our homes. However, what happens if your home isn’t any better than the outside?

Properly insulating your home—and your attic in particular—can help control the temperature in your home while also reducing the strain on your HVAC system.

Why Is Attic Insulation So Important?

Your home functions as one large unit that is made up of a bunch of smaller systems that all have to work in tandem together to keep your house safe, functional and comfortable. Your HVAC system, insulation and the building structure itself all have important roles to play.

If your attic doesn’t have the right kind of insulation or enough of it, the air produced by your HVAC system will be flowing uncontrolled throughout your space.

It will rise too quickly and exit out of your home before it has the chance to do what it needs to do in your living space. As this air continually escapes, newer conditioned air must be pumped out of your vents to replace it. This can cost you some serious money! Attic insulation helps slow this process down considerably.

Slowing Energy Loss

The insulation in the floors, walls and ceiling of your attic slow down the energy flow from the living spaces of your home. If the air can’t move as rapidly out of your house, your HVAC system will get to take a break. This will have a direct impact on your wallet as well!

This process will not only save you money, but it will also help protect the equipment in your home. If your HVAC system can operate without having to work in overdrive, you can extend the longevity of your system. A properly insulated attic can also help you avoid things like moisture issues when it gets really humid, and it can keep out pests.

Different Insulation Options

All attics are different, which means that they will have different considerations when it comes to choosing the right insulation material for you. However, loose fill insulation material continues to be

one of the most common choices for homeowners. The tiny particles of fiberglass, cellulose or mineral wool can easily fit into the tightest corners or angles giving your attic space complete coverage where you need it most. Another benefit of blown-in insulation or loose fill insulation is that it is really eco-friendly because it is highly recycled. It can be made up of post-industrial waste, glass or even newsprint. Some options are even up to 75% recycled.

In any case, our crew is ready to help you make your home the most efficient it can be. Contact us to schedule your attic insulation upgrade today. In need of an insulation upgrade in your attic? Contact Koala Insulation of North Houston today.