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The Do’s and Don’ts of a Proper Attic Insulation

When was the last time you spent some quality time in your attic? If it’s not finished or was never converted to an additional living space, we would bet the only times you are up there are to tuck away another box of old clothes or to pull the Christmas tree down for another holiday season.

However, your attic plays a huge role in your home’s comfort—and it should be equipped with the right level of insulation. We explain how to tackle this project the right way below!

What Not to Do

Don’t Overlook Potential Water Damage

If you had a water leak at any point in your attic, your walls or attic floor may show water spots or discoloration. Don’t just insulate over them!

Having a water leak hiding behind your walls sets you up for a wide variety of issues if you don’t fix the leak first. Moisture can ruin your new insulation or cause mold to grow, which can compromise both your insulation and your home’s structural integrity.

Install the Wrong Material

All of our insulation materials shine in different ways, so not every insulation type is right for any space. If you install batt insulation with the wrong R-value or thickness, your attic will suffer from extreme temperatures and can make your entire home uncomfortable.

Certain materials are also more water-resistant than others, which make them good choices for attic spaces.

What to Do

Understand Your Attic

Before you can insulate your space, you need to understand if there are any air leaks or signs of pests before tackling your insulation project. Insulating over an air leak won’t stop the leak from happening.

It will just have to work a little harder to get through the insulation. The same goes for a pest problem! If you notice droppings or obvious signs of a nest, you need to address that issue first before moving forward.

Hire a Professional

Of course we encourage this! Having a professional who is trained to identify the current conditions and who knows what insulation is right for your space will save you serious time and money down the road.

We can tackle that water leak, air leak or mouse problem for you by sealing up any gaps or cracks along your roofline before laying fresh insulation. We are confident that we can handle your attic insulation project with ease.

Get a jumpstart on your attic insulation! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Chattanooga today.