ATTIC INSULATION
ATTIC INSULATION Massachusetts
Your attic is more than just a storage area—it acts as a crucial shield against the extremes of temperature and humidity. Proper insulation is essential for this protective role to be effective. Thankfully, First Class Roofing, Inc., specialists in Southeastern Massachusetts, offers top-notch insulation services to ensure your attic performs at its best.
Alarmingly, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) reveals that a staggering 90% of single-family homes in the US are inadequately insulated. Failing to insulate your attic or neglecting it for extended periods can compromise your home’s safety, efficiency, and comfort. Hence, understanding the benefits of proper attic insulation is paramount. Discover these advantages below.
Insulating your attic is one of the most efficient strategies for reducing electricity costs and enhancing your home’s energy efficiency.
However, insulating an attic involves several considerations, such as purchasing the appropriate equipment, determining the right material, and selecting the proper labor. Additionally, compliance with federal, state, and local insulation regulations is necessary before proceeding with this project.
LOWER UTILITY BILLS
Heating and cooling account for 50 to 70 percent of the energy used in the average American home. And if your home is uninsulated or under-insulated, you’ll spend extra money trying to maintain comfortable temperatures. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, you can save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11 percent on total energy costs) by air sealing your home and insulating attics, floors and crawl spaces. How much money you will save may depend on a number of factors, including your family’s lifestyle, your home’s design and your type of heating system, but you can expect big energy savings which translate to big dollar savings. In fact, the average homeowner can save about $780 per year.
SAFER HOME STRUCTURE
QUALITY & COMFORT

BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Outdoor pollutants such as dust, dirt, mold, mildew and even worse can enter your home through air leaks caused by poor insulation. As time passes, the accumulation of these airborne toxins can seriously compromise your indoor air quality. Insulating your attic maintain prevents these pollutants from spreading throughout your home, allowing your family to breathe easier and enjoy a cleaner indoor environment. In addition, installing new insulation can remove pollutants that may have lived on your old insulation.

BETTER INDOOR COMFORT
Heat naturally flows from warmer to cooler places. And even homes that are equipped with modern heating and cooling systems can cause severe temperature fluctuations when under-insulated. This means that the home can become hot or cold more quickly when the temperature changes outside, and that rooms on upper floors may differ in temperature significantly from those on lower floors. A temperature difference of 10 to 15 degrees between floors in your home is a sure sign that your home has too little insulation. Most bedrooms in U.S. homes are located on upper floors, so adding insulation is a great way to ensure comfort at night and in the early morning, when temperatures are at their lowest.
LESS HVAC WEAR AND TEAR
