Numerous Additional Advantages for Attic Insulation
Numerous Additional Advantages for Attic Insulation
It is in our interest to seal and insulate our attic to eliminate uncomfortable drafts within our home as well as to avoid snow accumulation and ice dams on our roof. But did you know that during this insulation process, there are other things improving within your home?
Here are some of the positive effects of good attic insulation:
1) The air in your house will not be as dry in winter.
When cold winter air enters to replace the air escaping from higher levels, the cold air gets warmer because the temperature inside is higher. Therefore, its relative humidity is reduced. With good attic insulation, the cycle will stop: the interior air, which is relatively more humid, will no longer escape, therefore not letting outside air in and thus making the house less dry.
2) The air in your home won't be as humid in the summer.
Similar to the previous point, when there is too much warm air entering from outside, its relative humidity increases as it cools inside the house. With good attic sealing and insulation, there will no longer be air leaks, and the rate of air entering from the outside will decrease considerably, therefore making the house less humid.
3) Your house will be less dusty.
In most cases, outdoor air contains more dust than indoor air. So, by limiting the entry of outside air, we will restrict dust from entering our home, subsequently making it cleaner.
4) There will be fewer allergens inside.
Just like dust, pollen comes from outside. When we limit the amount of air coming into our home, we reduce indoor pollen counts. This is great news for allergy sufferers.
5) Your house becomes quieter.
With greater air drafts in a given space, sound waves tend to pass quicker through it. In other words, air allows sound to propagate better. With all the unplugged air leaks, as well as the uncomfortable draft within a home with a poorly insulated attic, there will be a greater risk of hearing noise coming from outside.
6) Reduce the rate of mold in your home.
In addition to plumbing and groundwater leaks, the impact of warm, humid air against cold surfaces is one of the main causes of mold growth. Thus, limiting the penetration of hot outside air, especially in summer, will reduce its interference with relatively cold surfaces inside, therefore reducing the formation of mold.
To conclude, do not neglect the positive consequences resulting from good insulation in your attic. Seal all air leaks through pipes, cables, access doors, and other holes. In addition, be sure that the quantity of insulation in your attic corresponds to a thermal value of R60.
Systèmes Éconergie can always help you improve your residential comfort and assist you in insulating your attic properly within Montréal, Laval, and their surrounding areas. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation inspection and estimate.
