For many homeowners, the environment is a top priority. One of the best ways to help the environment is to improve the insulation of your attic. Insulating your attic can reduce your carbon footprint, prevent gradual damage to your home, and save you money on energy bills. Adding insulation to your attic is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), increasing the insulation of all single-family homes would lead to an annual reduction of 80 million tons of carbon dioxide. Not only does attic insulation help the environment, but it also prevents gradual damage to your home caused by heat and humidity. It reduces heat buildup in the attic, which can cause roof tiles to swell and crack, or plywood on the deck to soften. It also prevents ice accumulations from forming when melted snow refreezes on the edge of the roof.
In addition, insulating the attic can prevent mold from thriving in damp and cold areas. When attic insulation is improved, homeowners often see a reduction in utility bills almost immediately, while contributing to environmental sustainability. A well-sealed and insulated attic can make a real difference to your energy bills and the comfort of your home. The EPA estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11% on total energy costs) if they seal their homes with air conditioning and add insulation to attics, floors, tight spaces, and basements.
Insulating and sealing the air in your attic may be one of the most energy-saving projects you could do in your home. According to the EPA, you can save an average of 30% on utility costs by sealing and insulating your home's attic. Insulation experts know which product works best and how to manage installation problems if they arise. In addition, installing new insulation can remove contaminants that may have been present in the old insulation.
Ensuring that your attic is well sealed and properly insulated is one of the most important things you can do as part of an ENERGY STAR home renovation to help you consider your energy decisions for a clean energy future.
