Pacific Insulation Supply has launched a new report for homeowners. It assesses the pros and cons of overlaying as a method of adding insulation to an existing attic space. The company says homeowners should consider the method, materials, and more.
Have you considered overlaying or adding insulation to existing insulation in your attic? Do you know the advantages and disadvantages of this approach? Do you want expert advice to help you decide upon the right approach, insulation material, and more? If you have answered ‘yes’ read on!
An insulation specialist based in Park City, UT has launched a new expert report for you if you are a homeowner, on the process of adding insulation to your existing attic. Pacific Insulation Supply also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of overlaying insulation.
You can read the report in full at https://pacificinsulationsupply.com/adding-insulation-to-existing-insulation-in-the-attic
The newly launched report says for many of you, the attic is likely the most important escape route for heat or cool air within your home. As you may be aware, most attics are insulated, but the state of that insulation and whether it is effective will depend on its age, material, and how long it has been in place. You may wrongly believe or be unaware that your insulation should be regularly checked.
Some insulation specialists use a process called overlaying instead of removing and replacing old insulation to increase the R value. In case you are wondering, this value relates to how well a material resists the transfer of heat, so the higher the R value, the better the material is at insulating.
Advantages of overlaying include the fact it will save you time and money and removes the likelihood of mistakes as the insulation that is already installed will serve as a guideline or map. However, some homeowners and insulation specialists say it is a potential hazard in terms of fire and structural damage.
The disadvantages focus on the fact overlaying does not consider the decay of the already installed insulation. As times change, so too does technology and the materials used in products such as insulation. Your old insulation could have been fine when it was installed, but it may be considered hazardous now, for example. Choosing overlaying as an option is only advisable if you have the support or guidance of a trained professional.
A company spokesperson said: “Insulation levels are graded for informational purposes as R values. Therefore, in addition to estimating the amount of insulation you will need in your attic, you should also consider the kind of insulation that you will be seeking to install.”
“If you are planning on using loose fill or foam insulation, it is important to make sure the already existing insulation does NOT have backing, for instance no paper or foil backing. It must be unfaced,” they added.
You can read the report via the link provided! Alternatively, you can click here http://pacificinsulationsupply.com.
