Attic Insulation: Some Common Myths and Misconceptions

Attic insulation is important in every home. After all, without proper insulation, your home can become too cold in the winter and too hot during the summer. Still, some homeowners are on the fence about installing proper attic insulation, no thanks to some myths and misconceptions they often hear. Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc., the roofing pros who offer a reasonable roof repair cost, are here to shed light on the truth.

Myth #1: Vapor Barriers Can Trap Moisture

One of the common myths that tend to surround attic insulation is that the vapor barriers trap moisture, which in turn can cause leaks around your home. In reality, however, vapor barriers don’t trap moisture; in fact, vapor barriers are a necessary component in insulation as it allows air to pass through. Most vapor barriers nowadays tend to prevent moisture from moving into wall cavities while preventing trapped moisture from escaping at the same time.

Myth #2: Spray Foam Is Bad

Another common misconception about attic insulation is that you shouldn’t use spray foam to insulate your attic. This is because back in the 1970s, attic insulation professionals tended to use urea-formaldehyde spray foams, not realizing how hazardous they can actually be. While urea-formaldehyde spray foam insulation can be hazardous, not every spray foam insulation product uses this. According to experts, properly applied spray foam insulation can actually deliver safe results and outstanding air sealing. For assistance in installing spray foam insulation in your attic, don’t hesitate to turn to roofing company Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc.

Myth #3: R-Values Reflect Real World Energy Performance

Contrary to popular belief, the R-values of attic insulation do not actually reflect real-world energy performance. In reality, R-values are actually just the most common yardstick for measuring insulation performance and as such, an insulation material’s insulation performance can actually be significantly lower than advertised values.

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