3 Facts about Attic Insulation's Benefits

If you’re like most homeowners, you rarely venture into your attic, so you may not know if space is adequately insulated, whether the existing insulation is evenly distributed and installed in hard-to-reach areas, or if misplaced insulation is blocking the vents that are necessary for maintaining good airflow. If you’re unsure whether you have R-60 of properly-installed attic insulation between the floor joists as recommended by the Department of Energy, it’s time to schedule a professional inspection and make necessary improvements so you can reap benefits like:

Protection Against Structural Deterioration

A lack of attic insulation is one of the main reasons why heat and moisture build up in the space and make it susceptible to mold growth, structural decay, and deterioration of the roof system. Heat rising up into the attic in the winter also facilitates ice dam formation along the eaves, which may result in damaging water backups into the attic and exterior walls. Attic condensation and water intrusions can also degrade the R-value of any existing insulation and render it ineffective. Making sure that you have the correct amount of attic insulation and that it’s evenly and accurately distributed can help protect your home from all of these problems.

Greater Home Comfort

If your attic isn’t well sealed and insulated, you’re going to lose comfort needlessly during every heating and cooling season. In the winter, a percentage of the warmth produced by your heating system will be lost from seepage up into the attic. The opposite occurs in the summer, as heat transfers down through the ceilings into your living space. When you have deficiencies in the attic addressed, you’ll enjoy a more consistent temperature throughout your home, with fewer drafts and hot or cold spots.

Cost Savings

It’s impossible to get the full benefit from your home heating and cooling budget when your equipment has to compensate for insufficient or ineffective attic insulation. Such deficiencies not only increase your energy consumption and costs, but they also put unnecessary wear and tear on your HVAC equipment, which can cause it to break down more often or shorten its useful lifespan. When your attic is well-sealed and insulated, you’ll save money on energy and avoid the added expense of unnecessary HVAC equipment repairs or premature replacements.

To schedule an expert evaluation of the attic insulation in your Elk Grove Village home, contact us at Adams Roofing Professionals.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.