Insulation is an important part of any roofing system. It helps reduce thermal transfer between indoor and outdoor spaces, which contributes to indoor comfort, energy savings and prolonged service lives of your roof and HVAC system. In this blog post, US Roofing takes a look at the importance of a well-insulated attic.
Attic insulation is the material that is used to create a barrier in the attic, which helps slow down thermal transfer between indoor and outdoor spaces. The attic floor is typically insulated if the attic is not used as a living area or just for storage. However, the underside of the roof decking can also be insulated to supplement the attic floor insulation, or if the attic is converted to a living space.
Insulation is sold in a variety of materials, and installed in different ways. The most common is wool blankets made of fiberglass, which comes in batts or rolls. It can be used to fill cavities under the attic floorboards or shredded and loosely-laid on the attic floor. Cellulose pulp is made from recycled paper, and is typically applied wet under roof decking. Expanding foam is made from two materials, isocyanate and polyol resin, and the interaction between the two results in expansion that fills gaps, ideal for areas in the attic where other types of insulation won’t fit.
Proper insulation offers several benefits, including:
When choosing the type of insulation for your roofing, the following are some of the things to keep in mind:
Our roofers at US Roofing can help you choose the right type of insulation for your roof. We also provide 24-hr emergency roof repair as well as other roofing services. For more information on our services, contact US Roofing today at (978) 532-6300.
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