Attic Insulation

How to Save Money on Your Energy Bills with Attic Insulation Service

Ensuring the attic of your home is properly insulated is adequately insulated offers many benefits – including increasing energy efficiency.

If you aren’t sure what adequate attic insulation looks like or how much of a financial difference an upgrade can make, the experienced attic insulation installers at Standard can help.

Operating in the Mohawk Valley since 1928, Standard works with a team of skilled attic insulation contractors who know exactly how to protect your home from bitter, cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Customers can count on Standard’s expertise to quickly and easily determine the best way to insulate an attic — put them on the path to an affordable upgrade and lower energy bills.

Would Your Home Benefit from Hiring an Attic Insulation Contractor?

Although energy efficiency experts know that attic insulation services play a significant role in creating a comfortable home and reducing energy bills, many residents forget to consider the impact of attics that are hidden away and sometimes hard to access.

Experts estimate that up to 40% of home heating costs are due to warm air leaking out of attics, which makes proper attic insulation a key component in energy efficiency.

So, how do you tell if your home’s attic is insulated properly? There are a few basic checks that anyone can do to assess the effectiveness of attic insulation.

Look at the insulation.

In Central New York, a minimum of 12 inches of insulation around the space is ideal.

Determine the age of your home.

Older homes built before 1980 are more likely to need additional or upgraded insulation.

Look at the space.

In a well-insulated attic, the joists — also known as the support beams, of the home will not be visible.

Notice the impact of the weather.

Are there ice dams or large, damaging icicles around the home in the winter? Are there hot spots in the summer? These are signs of inadequate attic insulation.

Review your energy bills.

If you find that your energy bills are unreasonably high in the cold and hot months, yet the home’s temperature is less than ideal, it may be time for an upgrade to the attic insulation.