Washington DC Attic Insulation

Attic Insulation in Washington DC

Living in Washington, DC exposes you to brutal summer heat and harsh winters. The shorter fall and spring seasons are indeed a relief, but the extreme temperatures of the longer seasons make it difficult to remain comfortable in your home. Though the attic is often a forgotten area of the home, installing attic insulation can do wonders to make your home more comfortable. Did you know you lose 40% of your home’s energy through your ceiling due to conduction, convection and radiation? In the summer, sun radiates heat to your roof. Your roof then radiates the heat to your ceiling. The heat is conducted through your ceiling and radiates throughout your home, sometimes making inside temperatures almost unbearable. In the winter, the opposite happens. Convection causes warm air to rise, and then heat is conducted from the warm air to your ceiling. Heat is then conducted through your ceiling to the attic, convection causes warm air to rise and the heat is lost.

There are several options for material for your attic insulation. Long Insulation uses cellulose insulation created from recycled newspaper to insulate your attic. This material is effective, environmentally friendly and safe. Margaret Simmons of Washington, DC recently had Long Fence and Home attic insulation added to her home:

“As much as I know the workmen were very professional, clean and helpful. I would recommend them anytime. I’m hoping my winter bills will be better. So far the air conditioner seems to be okay and the house seems cooler!”

Attic insulation is quickly becoming a popular option for many homeowners.  With the extreme weather conditions presented by the winter and summer months, Washington DC homeowners in particular will understand the benefits of attic insulation. Attic insulation will help keep your home comfortable no matter the season.