Attics...Cooler, Cleaner and Energy Efficiency

Radiant barriers installed over fiberglass insulation or installed on roof decks  make attics cooler, cleaner and more energy efficient.

Radiant barriers were developed by NASA and perform as reflective insulation. Utilizing lightweight aluminum, radiant barriers reflex 97% of the sun’s energy.  Much of the heat entering your home comes through the roof and attic. Adding a radiant barrier in the attic helps to keep your house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Radiant barrier installed over fiber floor insulation dramatically enhances R-value of the fiber insulation and keep it clean. Radiant barrier covers are also use on the attic ladder, recessed lamps, and air ducts.

Hot Dirty Attics Waste Energy and Affect your Air Quality

Attics can get over 130°, and pollen, mold, insects and rodent and bat droppings contaminate the fiberglass insulation.  Hot contaminated air from the attic enters the living area through the electrical, plumbing and air duct holes.  Attic pull down ladders, access panels and walk in doors allow conditioned air to enter the attic.

Attics That Have Moisture Issues Can Grow Mold On The Roof Decking

Mold on the roof decking needs to be treated with an antimicrobial coating and the cause of the moisture remove.

Attic Insulation

Attic fiber insulation needs to be evenly applied with no gaps, or voids.  Covering fiber insulation with a radiant barrier greatly increases its efficiency. 

Radiant barrier can be installed on the roof decking, which may reduce attic temperatures up to 30°. 

Radiant barriers may be used to create an inexpensive attic storage area.

Tax credits are available for attic insulation.  A 30% tax credit with a $1,500 maximum is allowed on 2009 and 2010 tax returns.

Call today for a cleaner, cooler, and more energy efficiency attic.