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Your Attic: The Key to Your Comfort | Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids

How often do you think about your attic? If we were to guess, you probably only ever consider it when you have to get down a box of holiday decorations or when you are tossing another forgotten children’s toy up there to get it out of the way.

What if we told you that an efficient attic is crucial to controlling the temperature throughout your entire home? We mean it! Read on to learn more about this important space.

Attic Ventilation 101 

As air circulates, it eventually rises into the highest part of our homes. Heat will always eventually rise to your attic, so you need to have a way of circulating this air. Hot and humid air that has nowhere to go can become stagnant and cause all kinds of issues in your attic and around your home.

Over time, a chronically hot attic space can cause roof damage and structural issues in your home. The moist air can rust your nails, flashing and metal joists, and it can compromise your shingles if mold starts to grow underneath them. Attic ventilation ensures that this troublesome air is moved out of your home in an efficient manner.

I Thought Humidity in My Home Was Important?

It is, but only to an extent. Most professionals will tell you that your home’s humidity should be between 30 and 50%. Anything above that can start to cause problems for your home. Humid air has a high moisture content, and if we know one thing about mold growth, it is that it loves moisture.

Once mold starts to grow, it can quickly take over entire sections of your attic in a manner of days and can lead to a full infestation before you even think to check up there. That excess moisture can also cause water damage by warping wood and other important structural components of your home.

How Can I Help Support My Attic?

We have good news for you! All of these problems can be remedied with a quick visit by our Koala crew. We can add insulation to vulnerable areas of your attic to help slow down the heat transfer process, and we can air seal any drafts or gaps around your attic hatch.

We can also install a solar attic fan, which can help keep the air moving. Attic fans work by pulling the hot and humid air out of your home and replacing it with drier and more comfortable air. They are an invaluable addition to your home.

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