Can’t keep your house warm enough in the winter or cool enough in the summer? Installing attic insulation will make a huge difference.
Insulation is like a blanket for your house. It holds heat in during the winter, and it also blocks it out during the summer. The result is a more comfortable home that takes less energy to heat and air condition, which saves you money on your energy costs.
How Attic Insulation Works
Attic insulation works by slowing down heat transfer. In the winter, it stops heat from rising up and out of your house through your roof. In the summer, it blocks the heat that beats down on your roof from seeping into your house.
Attic insulation works best when you also air seal. Air sealing closes up all the small openings that let air move freely into and out of your house. You’d be surprised how many gaps there are in a typical house—it’s often equivalent to leaving a window open.
Together, attic insulation and air sealing help your home maintain a more comfortable, consistent temperature using less energy.
Top 7 Benefits of Attic Insulation for Your Roof & Home
1. Increases Comfort
Air sealing and insulating your attic will make your entire house more comfortable. It can :
- Get rid of cold drafts
- Eliminate hot and cold spots
- Keep temperatures consistent from room to room
- Solve a hot second floor or stuffy upstairs bedrooms
2. Saves on Energy Costs
It’s easier to heat and air condition a well-insulated home. Your HVAC system will use less energy, which can save you money on your energy costs.
3. Prevents Ice Dams
Ice dams happen when heat escapes your attic and warms up your roof inconsistently, melting snow in the center and allowing it to refreeze along the edges. When that happens, water can pool on your roof and seep inside, leading to water damage and mold. Attic insulation stops heat from escaping, so snow melts evenly, preventing ice dams.
4. Reduces Mold & Moisture Risk
Without good insulation and air sealing, moisture can get inside your attic from ice dams or humid air. Moisture in your attic can cause serious water damage and lead to mold growth. Insulation and air sealing help keep your attic dry and mold-free.
5. Improves Indoor Air Quality
Attic insulation and air sealing stop unfiltered outside air from coming into your home. They can help keep pollen and air pollutants out of your breathing air so your home stays cleaner and healthier.
6. Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
Attic insulation helps reduce your home’s energy consumption, which lowers your carbon footprint and makes your home more eco-friendly.
7. Helps with Soundproofing
Attic insulation can help block out noise from traffic and neighbors.
Save on Attic Insulation in Connecticut with Rebates
If you live in Connecticut, you may qualify for Energize Connecticut℠ rebates to help pay for your attic insulation installation. Most Connecticut residents are eligible for rebates, and income-eligible homeowners can qualify for no-cost attic insulation.
New Haven residents can save even more thanks to a city grant. You can stack rebates to cover most or all of your attic insulation costs. And, you can claim additional rebates to cover the cost of barrier upgrades like mold, asbestos, and knob-and-tube wiring replacement to get your attic ready for new insulation.
At New England Smart Energy Group, we help Connecticut homeowners take advantage of these savings. To get started, schedule a Home Energy Solutions/Home Energy Solutions-Income Eligible visit today. We’ll evaluate your home’s insulation, seal leaky areas on the spot, and help you access rebates and incentives for additional improvements like new insulation.
There’s a $75 co-pay for market-rate customers. If you qualify as income-eligible, the visit is no-cost.
