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Attic Insulation in Dallas - Saving Big Money With Proper Attic Insulation

I'm sure you labor hard to make a living and it's not the easiest thing to do. So in this article I am going to provide you a few facts so you can hastily evaluate your residence and find out if you are burning your paychecks. I know that I would lov

I'm sure you labor hard to earn a living and it's not the easiest thing to do. So in this article I am going to give you a few facts so you can hastily evaluate your house and find out if you are burning your paychecks. I know that I would love to have the years worth of cash that went through my roof. So lets get started with some facts. Looking for attic insulation in Dallas?

Believe it or not the Department of Energy estimates that 80 million homes in the US are currently under insulated and wasting power. Heating homes is also still the number one use of power in the US. Wow! In this day and age of the highest fuel prices and power conservation awareness this would seem to be a great place to start. Yet it's a topic of very little awareness.

If you live in a climate that has sweltering summers and/or freezing winters it is easy to save 20% or more on your power bills for a modest investment by correctly insulating your attic. My experience is that this investment will pay for itself in as little as one year, after that it's cash in the bank. There is no easier way to make cash than to save cash!

So how do I tell if I require attic insulation? One way to determine that is to look in your attic. Frequently you only have to quick look through the attic hatch and stick a tape measure in the insulation and gauge the thickness. Insulation R-Value (Heat Loss Resistance) varies with different types of insulation, but in general you want to see about 18" for an R-Value of R-49. An easier way to determine your R-Value is to contact a professional insulation contractor in your area. They will do a free estimate for you. If they won't do a free estimate call someone who will! This is worth doing just for their experience in correctly determining R-Values and spotting other problems, but for attic insulation in Dallas, we will make sure you get taken care of.

So I've determined that I should to insulate my attic. Which type should I use? There are four basic types of insulation used in attics. Rolled batts, blown fiberglass, foam spray and cellulose.

Batts: These are a practical solution for small easy jobs without a lot of obstructions. Layers can be overlaid in opposite directions to achieve higher R-Values.

Foam Spray: This material has the highest R-Value of the four types. It requires special equipment and professional installation. This is the most effective insulation but by far the most high-priced.

Blown Cellulose Insulation: This material is very widespread today. You will stumble on this in the majority modern homes. It is basically recycled newspaper that has been treated for fire protection. Cellulose is reasonably priced but will settle in no time and loose R-Value. It also can hold up to 20% of it's weight in moisture which is a bad thing. Cellulose is heavy to start with since it is paper and has thickness limitations. Cellulose can become especially heavy when it absorbs wetness. Being organic mold is always a concern also. I sell, install or recommend Cellulose.

Blown Fiberglass Insulation: This is in my estimation the best attic insulation solution obtainable. As a Insulation contractor in Dallas, Texas we solely use Owens Corning blown fiberglass insulation on our jobs. The material has a good R-Value, is very light, almost no settling (maintains it's R-Value), is non-living so mold is of no concern and retains essentially no moisture to make weight a concern. Given that this material is so light we can blow a job up to much higher R-Values than cellulose. I must also mention more cost effective! Looking for Attic Insulation in Dallas - Saving Big Money With Proper Attic Insulation>attic insulation in Dallas? We can help!

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