Homeowner Insulation Services

Common Symptoms

If your home experiences any of these problems, it might be a good candidate for an attic insulation project::

• Drafty rooms
• Hot or cold ceilings, walls, or whole rooms; uneven temperature between rooms
• High heating or cooling bills
• Ice dams in the winter

What to Look For

Looking across your attic, if the insulation is level with or below the attic floor joists, you probably need to add more insulation.

It is important that the insulation be evenly distributed with no low spots; sometimes there is enough insulation in the middle of the attic and very little along the eaves.

Want a more thorough evaluation? Contact us and we’ll send one of our highly-trained team members to take a look and give you a free estimate if you do need more insulation.

The attic is usually where you can find some of the largest opportunities to save energy in your home. By adding insulation in your attic, you can maintain the desired temperature throughout your home much better. Combined with attic air sealing, it can also help to alleviate the formation of dangerous ice dams in the winter.

If your attic is accessible and not too difficult to move around in, and you enjoy tackling bigger home improvement projects, attic insulating may be a good DIY project. Otherwise, consider contacting Kinzler Construction Services to complete the project for you.

If you find any of these conditions in your attic, it is recommended that you consult or hire a professional to correct these problems before proceeding:

• Difficult attic access and limited space to work
• Wet or damp insulation, indicating a leaky roof
• Moldy or rotted attic rafters or floor joists, indicating moisture problems
• Kitchen, bathroom or clothes dryer vents that exhaust moist air directly into the attic space instead of outdoors
• Little or no attic ventilation
• Knob and tube wiring (pre-1930), which can be a fire hazard when in contact with insulation