Professionally installed, energy efficient attic insulation is one of the most effective ways to make your home more comfortable and increase home energy savings. Whether you deal with home comfort issues like a hot second floor in the summer and cold drafts in the winter, or you struggle with high energy bills year-round, attic insulation can help!
Wondering if attic insulation is worth it? The benefits speak for themselves:
Better comfort all year—attic insulation helps in the summer, too!
Increased energy savings and lower bills
Usually pays for itself through energy bill savings
Longer HVAC equipment lifespan
Vermont Foam Insulation installs the most effective attic insulation for homeowners throughout southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. Many of our attic insulation services qualify for rebates for attic insulation through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES), making it more affordable than ever to upgrade the insulation and air sealing in your attic. We serve many communities, including Keene, Brattleboro, Rutland, and more. Call us today for a free assessment!
Will Insulation Make My Home More Efficient?
The answer is a resounding yes. Proper insulation, especially in the attic, plays a crucial role in your home's overall energy efficiency. By creating a barrier against heat transfer, insulation ensures that your conditioned air stays inside and unwanted outdoor temperatures stay out, reducing the workload on your heating and cooling systems. This efficiency not only makes your home more comfortable but also significantly cuts down on energy costs. With our expertise in spray foam and blown-in cellulose insulation, Vermont Foam Insulation is committed to enhancing the energy efficiency of your home.
Signs You Need Attic Insulation
Recognizing the signs you need attic insulation is key to maintaining a comfortable and energy-efficient home in New England.
Uneven temperatures between rooms
A drafty feeling in winter
Excessively hot upper floors in summer
Ice dams forming on your roof in winter
Sporadic snow melting spots on your roof
Higher than usual energy bills
If you're experiencing any of these issues, your attic insulation might be damaged and no longer working, or otherwise insufficient, and it's likely time to consider upgrading.
The Best Attic Insulation for Vermont & New Hampshire Homes
Insulating your attic saves you money, but to get the best results, you’ll need to use the right type of attic insulation.
When choosing the best types of insulation for your attic, our team will consider your attic’s unique insulation needs and how you plan to use your attic space. We typically recommend spray foam insulation for its superior R-value (an effectiveness rating for controlling heat flow) and ability to effectively air seal. We also install blown-in cellulose insulation in attics here in southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire, depending on the needs and design of your home.
Spray Foam Insulation for Attics
Spray foam insulation—particularly closed cell spray foam—is one of the most effective insulation materials on the market. In addition to controlling heat flow, it is also impermeable to air and moisture. We use spray foam to seal air leaks around recessed lighting, the attic hatch, and other key areas. If you have plans for your attic to become a finished space, we will apply spray foam to the roof slope above.
The spray foam insulation we install has the best attic insulation R-value for Vermont and New Hampshire homes.
Blown-in Cellulose Insulation for Attics
Blown-in cellulose insulation is made from recycled newspaper that has been treated to prevent fire, mold, and pests. Many homeowners like blown-in cellulose because it is especially eco-friendly and offers impressive thermal resistance. We typically install blown-in cellulose in loose fill form over the attic floor when the attic will remain an unfinished space.
Insulation Works Better with Air Sealing
Many attics - including insulated ones - have too many air leaks that allow warm indoor air to rise into the attic and escape through the roof in the winter. Meanwhile, these same air leaks allow unwanted heat to seep down from the attic into the home in the summer—if you want to keep your house cool, you need to close off these air leaks and gaps.
A good Vermont insulation contractor will locate and seal these air leaks before installing new insulation. At Vermont Foam Insulation, we locate and seal air leaks using spray foam as part of every attic insulation project to ensure you get the best results.
Schedule a Free Attic Insulation Assessment
About 90% of homes in southern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire are under-insulated. Is yours one of them? Vermont Foam Insulation offers free site visits to help local homeowners find out if it’s time to upgrade their attic insulation and air sealing.
As a participating contractor with Efficiency Vermont and the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® program, we understand how to assess a home’s unique insulation needs and update insulation as needed according to the latest industry standards. Plus, our work qualifies for valuable local attic insulation rebates!