Attic Temperature Stability Tips

Keeping your attic at a comfortable level throughout the summer can reduce energy costs and prevent roof damage. In fact, achieving the ideal attic temperature is one of the most important things you can do to make your home more energy efficient.

An attic insulation a more consistent indoor climate, eliminating cold drafts in the winter and hot spots in the summer. But an uninsulated attic can lead to problems like:

High attic temperatures cause the rest of the house to work overtime in order to cool down, which drives up energy bills and may lead to ice dams in the winter. The excessive heat can also cook shingles, accelerate the aging of insulation and create moisture that leads to mold and musty odors.

A properly ventilated attic uses convection to control temperatures, drawing in cool air through soffit vents and exhaling it through the peak. Without this ventilation, your attic is an oversized oven, trapping the sun’s heat and building up through radiant heating.

There are 4 types of attic insulation:

Getting the right amount of attic insulation is the best way to keep your home comfortable and energy efficient in Overland Park. The ideal insulation will be thick enough to limit the transfer of heat from the attic to living spaces below, while reducing energy waste. Adding spray foam in hard-to-reach areas can help to maximize the effectiveness of your attic insulation. Air sealing any unwanted gaps also helps to minimize air exchange between indoor and outdoor air.

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