Attic Insulation in the Indianapolis Area

As a huge source of energy loss in your home, the attic is one of the best places to insulate, hands down. It can save you hundreds of dollars annually and keep your home more comfortable year-round. If you need attic insulation contractors for your new construction project in central Indiana, Overhead Door^TM Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie can help.

Currently, we only offer attic insulation for new construction projects. For more information, contact us online. Our Indianapolis office can be reached at 317-489-0825 and our Muncie location can be reached at 765-215-2932.

Installing Insulation in Your Indianapolis Attic

The attic typically needs both radiant barrier and blown-in insulation (either loose-fill cellulose or a fiberglass blanket system). A type of foil insulation, a radiant barrier is installed on the underside of your attic. It keeps your home more energy-efficient—and comfortable—by helping your roof reflect, rather than absorb, heat from the sun. Radiant barrier insulation is particularly useful for homes with asphalt roofing, air ducts in the attic, or little to no shading from trees.

Radiant barrier, however, isn’t the only type of insulation that should be installed in attics. Installing cellulose and/or fiberglass insulation along with a radiant barrier is the most cost-effective attic insulation plan. Generally, the attic flooring, knee walls, etc. need to be insulated, but talk to insulation professionals about your specific situation.

Benefits of Insulating the Attic

Attic insulation does more than just lower your energy bills. The right amount of radiant barrier and blown-in (fiberglass, cellulose, or both) installed in your attic can:

Make your home more comfortable year-round
Reduce outside noises and noises between different levels inside the house
Improve the overall efficiency of your air conditioner
Raise the market value of your home
Promote a healthier environment (decreased energy consumption reduces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions, and certain types of insulation are eco-friendly!)

Do You Need More Attic Insulation?

The average homeowner knows next to nothing about insulation—many homeowners don’t even know they need more insulation! Fortunately, there are some signs that indicate you may need more attic insulation:

Higher than normal energy bills
Drafty rooms
Ice dams on the roof (in the winter)
Snow melting off the roof (in the winter)
AC that is running more than usual (in the summer)

A quick trick: Not sure if you need more attic insulation? Take a peek up into your attic. If the insulation is below or level with the floor joists (the wooden beams you see running across the floor), you probably need to add more insulation.

Need Attic Insulation Contractors in the Indianapolis Area?

If you need attic insulation contractors in central Indiana, look no further. The experts at Overhead Door^TM Co. of Indianapolis & Muncie can help. For nearly 90 years, we’ve been providing insulation services and can help you in your energy efficiency efforts!

For more information, contact our team online. Our Indianapolis office can be reached at 317-489-0825 and our Muncie location can be reached at 765-215-2932.

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