Blown-In Attic Insulation
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While doing our energy analysis of an attic, we often find in both new and old homes that they have nothing more than the old original leaky fiberglass, which does not stop air leakage. Dirty fiberglass is a telltale sign of air movement, meaning it simply collects dirt like an air filter. The solution to adequately protecting a home from heat loss in the winter and hot attic air in the summer is a higher density Nuwool cellulose that we use along with proper ventilation. The R-Value per inch of cellulose insulation is greater than that of fiberglass. Fiberglass loses up to 50% of its R-value in extreme cold, making cellulose a better choice for Michigan homes. Cellulose is “Green” because it is made up of 80 percent recycled newspaper that has been chemically treated with non-toxic Borate compounds to make it resistant to insects, mold, and fire. Tightly packed cellulose is a cost-effective, thermally efficient, and comfortable alternative.

Our insulation experts will perform a thorough home energy analysis to identify the specific areas of your home that require work. We help educate home and business owners about the issues we find in the attic and present real solutions to help address these issues. Added insulation can help make your home more efficient and comfortable and give you more ability to regulate the temperature in your home. It also lessens the liability for snow melt and ice dam formation and decreases the chances of warm air getting into the attic, which causes condensation and attic mold. A well-insulated and ventilated attic is critical to the home’s performance and prolongs the roof’s life.

Part of what sets us apart from other contractors is our thorough, comprehensive approach to addressing issues in an attic. Our experience has taught us that every attic is different. We specialize in developing a customized solution for each home. Many companies simply look to blow more insulation as the only solution to a customer’s issues while overlooking other significant problems like attic mold or proper air intake ventilation. We know that properly protecting a home is much more than that. Simple things often get overlooked, like the attic access hatch or bath fans that vent directly into an attic.

It’s important that we ensure everything is done correctly and maximize the dollars spent. We always want to do what’s best for every customer, and once we’ve educated them on what we’ve found, we make a list of ways to move forward in order of priority. It’s never our intention to make as many sales as possible. Instead, we seek to help as many people as possible through education and freely sharing the knowledge we’ve gathered over decades of experience. There are often more issues in an attic than people expect and aren’t prepared for. If that happens, we help them plan how to move forward with the dollars they want to spend and ensure they make the most impact.

MichiganSaves.org can offer financial help and is a simple program to use. Energy rebates are available through local utility companies, and tax credits are also available.