When to Upgrade Your Insulation

 

When it comes to heat loss, winters in Minneapolis are the worst, and your home's roof is the biggest energy vampire, accounting for 40% of a house's thermal loss. 

 

Additional insulation is one of the fastest, most efficient ways to keep your home comfortable throughout the summer and winter, and to go from losing money on heating bills to saving up for summer vacation. 

 

How to Know if You Need Additional Insulation:

– There are noticeable temperature fluctuations within your home

– You know the insulation got wet at any point (perhaps from a roof leak) 

– You see any evidence of critters making a home in the insulation

– Your insulation hasn't been updated for a decade. Most communities in Minnesota have upgraded their codes, meaning the minimum R-Value (the measurement of of resistance to heat flow through a material; the measurement that governs most insulation materials) has increased several times since the early 2000s.

– Your energy bills seem unusually high.

 

Benefits of AttiCat Expanding Blown-In System 

Blown-in insulation provides complete coverage, even around pipes, wires and outlets. With the AttiCat System from Owens Corning, most homes can be brought up to code requirements within a couple of hours.

 

Some homeowners use DIY fiberglass batts or rolls for insulation, making their homes vulnerable to energy leaks around the studs and other structural fixtures.

 

The expanding insulation will not settle. It retains its insulating power over time, saving you up to 20% on your energy bills.

 

It's mold-resistant, non-corrosive, and doesn't absorb moisture, unlike many loose-fill materials.

 

According to the National Association of Home Builders, "energy efficient" was second only to "safe community" on the list of qualities most influencing a home purchase decision.

 

And with proper insulation, the temperature of your home will be more comfortable. No more Snuggie! 

 

AttiCat Expanding Blown-in Pink Fiberglas Insulation is a product of Owens Corning and is produced right here in Minnesota.