Insulation Pros of Coquitlam
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Our Attic Insulation Services
Other than a dusty and maybe scary place where you can store furniture, photo albums, and other belongings, your attic is designed to protect the rest of your home from the elements outside. But when was the last time you were in your attic or even thought about it? Since this is not a space homeowners frequently enter, it's sometimes forgotten. If you haven't had your attic inspected recently, there are a chance pests or unwanted debris is hiding up there. It's important to get this issue taken care of as soon as possible by an insulation contractor to keep you and your home healthy and pest-free.
From the benefits of attic insulation, signs that it may be time for your attic insulation to be redone, and what
batt and roll insulation is, our team has broken down what to consider when thinking about the insulation in your attic. Our insulation installers at Insulation Pros of Coquitlam are here to help you through the process. Learn from us, and we can service your insulation needs in the Coquitlam, British Columbia, area.
Our Service Area
~ Proudly serving all the communities in the greater Vancouver, BC area~
Coquitlam Neighbours & Communities We Serve
Burke Mountain
Cape Horn
Chineside
Coquitlam West
Harbour Chines
Hockaday
Meadow Brook
North Coquitlam
River Springs
Westwood Plateau
Canyon Springs
Central Coquitlam
Scott Creek
Coquitlam East
Eagle Ridge
Harbour Place
Maillardville
New Horizons
Ranch Park
The Benefits of an Insulated Attic
Why do you need insulation in your attic?
Attic insulation is an important part of keeping your home warm and comfortable. It helps prevent air from entering and escaping by stabilizing the temperature in your home. By having consistent temperature and humidity within your home, your most prized possessions won't be at risk of being damaged. Insulation in your attic can also help reduce noise from the outside world. This can be helpful if you live near busy roads, construction sites, schools, or other noisy areas in Coquitlam, BC.
3 Signs Your Attic Insulation Needs Attention:
If you're noticing that your energy bills are going up, it may be that your insulation is no longer doing its job well. Having proper insulation will save you money over many years of owning your home. We'll go over the top 3 signs that mean you need to have your attic insulation redone. Something to keep in mind, your vapour barrier could also be the culprit of your heat loss and gains throughout your home. Our insulators are well-equipped to help you decipher the real reason for the drastic changes in temperature.
#1 : Leaky or Water Damaged Roof
A leaky roof can cause a lot of problems. But did you know if your roof has been leaking, you also need to change the insulation in your attic? Water and moisture that leaks into the attic damages the insulation underneath it, making the wet insulation an ineffective insulator. If ignored, the wet insulation will eventually become mouldy, risking additional damage to the framing of your house and other materials nearby. Batt insulation is a soft fibrous material that will lose its thermal resistance when compromised by water. It will compact which ruins the insulation and then needs to be replaced. In some cases, if you catch the water quick enough you can dry it out. When it isn't caught, the water can collect at the bottom, pooling and becoming a breading ground for mold to form. The pooling will also affect the wood framing in your home causing decay and rot. Our insulation contractors can use moisture meters to help you determine if there is water in your walls or attic space. However, you will most likely want to remove the drywall to determine the possible level of damage.
#2 : Increased Energy Bills
If you have quality attic insulation, your home will stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. This will make it more affordable to heat or cool your home. Furnaces, air conditioners, and other HVAC units will last longer when they don't have to work as hard. If you begin to see drastic changes year-over-year then inspecting your insulation is the best option to fix this issue. The increased usage of your heating and cooling appliances will reduce their lifespan, while replacing your insulation can mitigate this wear and tear. If you find your home is hotter or colder in select spots throughout your home, that will help you find what areas of your home could be the primary problem area.
#3 : Insulation Was Moved or Compromised
Temperatures in your home should not fluctuate very much, even in the peak of winter or summer. Noticing this fluctuation may be an indication that your insulation was shifted or has become compromised. If you don't notice it while at home, like other signs we have gone over before, you will notice this on your energy bills. Your HVAC system will have to work harder to heat or cool your home. If your insulation has moved, creating gaps in the insulation, there is a greater risk for the production of mould. Why? In the summer, warm air from outside will flow into the gaps in the insulation, and this will cause water to condense and feed the mould. Similarly in the winter, the colder temperatures outside mixing with the warmer temperatures inside your home will create the same issue.
Besides water damaged insulation, it's not unheard of that in a home renovation project insulation is compromised when changing electrical or plumbing within your walls. Insulation Pros of Coquitlam recommends to its customers that prior to installing the drywall after these changes to have your insulation assessed. This way you aren't paying to have the drywall reinstalled multiple times.
The Winter Season : Identifying Insulation Issues
To help you understand the signs of poor insulation in your attic, we have put together some information below. Your vapour barrier in your attic is a big part of these issues as well. Our qualified insulation contractors can help you assess if this is a vapour barrier issue or an insulation issue. The vapour barrier keeps your home air tight and prevents moisture build up within your walls and attic. When you pair it with insulation it creates a strong barrier between your home and the outside elements. It doesn't stop water leaks in your roof from entering your home but prevents condensation build up caused from temperature differences between outdoors and indoors.
Visible Bare Spots
Insulation in your attic and ceiling helps keep the heat from escaping from your home through the roof. If there is not enough insulation, this can cause problems during our cold winters when the temperature in your attic is higher than the temperature outside. Having noticeable large spots of melted snow in only selected sections on your roof is a very clear sign of heat loss in those areas. Sometimes wind rows on your roof can be mistaken as heat loss, so it is best to have our team of insulation professionals come and inspect your insulation and vapour barrier before taking on costly repairs.
Hazards of Improper Insulation in Your Attic
The snow on your roof can melt and collect in areas near the gutters. When the temperature drops and the water freezes, this creates what is called an ice dam. Continued heat loss from your attic throughout the winter season can cause snow to melt slowly and drip off the side of the house creating icicle formation to grow. The various weather conditions in Coquitlam that go from freezing and snow to rain on the milder days make the risk of these formations common for homes with heat loss.
If your insulation is not performing as it should, ice dams and large icicles can form damaging your roof, gutters, and shingles. When water becomes trapped by these ice dams, and as it melts, the water can travel between the shingles or under the soffits, eventually making its way into your ceiling or walls. This can cause water damage to your attic insulation, ceiling drywall and internal framing with can lead to reduced structural integrity for your home over time.
Another concern should be your safety when utilizing the outdoor space around your house. If you have large snow or ice dams you risk the release of those piles falling onto someone or a household pet playing in the backyard on a nicer day. Large icicle formations falling could result in serious or potentially fatal accidents that could have been avoided with updated insulation installation and repairing your vapour barrier.
Batt & Roll Insulation Services
What is batt and roll insulation?
Insulating your attic with batts and rolls, also known as blanket insulation, can be a great way to keep your home warm and improve energy efficiency. It is one of the most popular and common insulating solutions. This type of insulation is made from different types of materials, including natural fibres, plastic fibres, mineral wool, or fibreglass. We can help you choose the right insulation for your attic's structure and climate.
This type of insulation is easily able to fit between the framing found in the walls and ceilings of your home without leaving any space. Selected types of batt and roll insulation have an air and vapour barrier included on one side to help prevent condensation.
Why is batt and roll insulation so common in attics?
Batt and roll insulation are one of the most cost-effective ways to insulate a home because it can be installed quickly. It is flexible, so it can fit in most spaces and it blocks any gaps making it perfect for attics. The rolls are typically the standard width used in framing and once unrolled can be easily cut to length and placed without additional work. This feature also makes it easy to install in different areas of your home, including the attic. So, if you're looking for a cost-effective solution to keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, batt and roll insulation may be the option for you.
On average, with batt and roll insulation installed in your home, you can help reduce energy costs for heating or air conditioning by 20% during the year. The savings you experience with installing batt and roll insulation in your home will quickly make up for the costs of having it professionally installed. This type of insulation is made from recycled materials and is naturally fire retardant, meaning it reduces the risks of fire while also being more environmentally sustainable.
For more information on the benefits of attic insulation and batt and roll insulation, call our professional residential insulation installers at Insulation Pros of Coquitlam today! Servicing the Coquitlam, BC area, we'll talk to you about the best type of insulation for your attic.
Regardless of your choice of insulation, we can help you!
Reach out to us today at (604) 924-7267
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