Blown In Insulation In Longmont, Colorado
Upgrading your attic insulation is an excellent method of improving or maintaining your home’s energy efficiency and air quality. Schedule M and M Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical to inspect your attic, searching for areas of opportunity in energy leakage, insufficient ventilation, and air quality concerns. Once your areas of opportunity are identified, we’ll get to work on a tailored remediation. Our specialists can remove your old insulation and install blown in insulation for your Longmont home.
Insulation’s Role In Air Quality
There are a variety of factors in your home that can degrade your air quality, including a leaking or damaged roof, contaminated insulation, and improper attic airflow. The temperature in the attic is rarely below 100 degrees in the summer months, reaching as high as 150 degrees. The attic is often more likely to be humid than the rest of your home. While your attic must be sealed, it must also be ventilated to stave off mold and mildew growth. If your insulation grows mold or mildew it rapidly spreads, contaminating your indoor air quality every time you turn on heating or air conditioning.
Inspecting Your Attic Insulation
Even if they’re only a few years old, your attic, insulation, and HVAC system should be inspected at least once per year. Annual inspections ensure that areas of opportunity are identified before they escalate into health risks or costly damage and repairs.
In addition to your annual inspections, you should have your attic and insulation inspected after a:
- Roof leak
- Roof repair
- House fire
- Nearby wildfire
- Smoke exposure
- Pest infestation
Full-Service Blown In Insulation In Longmont
Our expert technicians provide full-service blown in insulation for your attic. This includes removing, vacuuming up, and disposing of your existing insulation. If we identify cracks and gaps in your attic, we seal them to keep water and pests out. Then we re-blow your insulation getting your home’s thermal performance up to an R49 value. Your home’s R-value refers to how well it minimizes the summer heat from getting in. Also, how well it keeps winter heat in. It’s essential for maintaining optimal energy efficiency.
Blown In Insulation Benefits
Attics aren’t as easy to insulate as walls because they arch, curve, and have hard-to-reach areas. Since most attics aren’t finished, they’re not always sound to walk across, making ladder placement difficult. Made from recycled paper, blowing your insulation in makes it faster and easier to install—while upgrading your air quality and energy efficiency.
Blown cellulose insulation:
- Decreases condensation risk
- Decreases mold and mildew risk
- Fills in complex roofing designs
- Fills in hard-to-access areas
- Improves soundproofing
- Fireproofs your attic
- Minimizes pest risk
- Minimizes structural damage risk
- Improves energy efficiency
- Is a green home investment
Not Sure If You Need New Insulation?
If you aren’t sure if your home air quality is sound or if it’s time to upgrade your insulation—give us a call to schedule a service visit!
FAQ For Blown In Insulation In Longmont, Colorado
How does insulation improve the air quality in my Longmont home?
A properly insulated and ventilated attic reduces your risk for mold and mildew caused by the condensation of humidity.
Does blown in insulation improve energy efficiency?
Yes! Installing new insulation improves your year-round thermal protection. If your attic isn’t properly insulated, up to 25% of your home’s heat can escape through your roof in the winter. In the summer, heat can get trapped in your attic during consecutively hot days. If your attic isn’t properly ventilated, this can cause your attic temperature to rise to as high as 150 degrees.
How often do I need to upgrade my attic insulation?
Insulation is designed to last. Unless it’s prematurely damaged or degraded, it should last at least 15 years, often multiple decades.
Can’t I just remove and reinstall my insulation myself?
While many projects around the house fall into the DIY category, removing insulation, sealing your attic, and insulating your attic should be handled by a professional. The fiberglass in insulation can be harmful to your health and you might not know how to identify signs of attic cracks and gaps. Your attic floor may not be sound, so it can be dangerous to walk on.
Our service professionals have the skills, training, and tools to complete insulation services. This includes proper disposal of your old insulation.
What cities do you provide attic insulation, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services?
M and M is proud to serve homeowners throughout Longmont, Dacono, Frederick, Firestone, Mead, Erie, and Johnstown, CO.
