Insulating the Attic Continued
Posted on Sat, Nov 19, 2011 @ 08:34 AM
Let’s get to it. These blogs began because of ice dam issues and now we are covering attic insulation? A little review is necessary to bring everyone up to speed.
The main reasons ice dams form in the first place is because of a warm attic. This means you are losing heat through your home into your attic to the bottom side of the roof or the roof deck. Snow that melts too quickly will refreeze over the eaves. Another reason for ice damage is due to poor ventilation, which results in heat and moisture being trapped in the attic.
Okay, what if I said that the best way to control moisture in your attic is to prevent it from going up there in the first place? In doing so, you are making your home more comfortable and saving money on energy costs. Did you know that when you go into your attic in the winter it should be almost as cold as the outside? Stay tuned for information on this important issue.