Basic Principles of how attic insulation works
Insulation Slows Down heat transfer
To understand how insulation works, it helps to understand the different forms of heat flow we must safeguard against. This involves three basic mechanisms of heat transfer- conduction, convection, and radiation. Of the three, radiant heat makes up the majority of transfer by accounting for up to 93% of it. It has a way of making its way into your home's thermal barrier, causing high energy bills and comfortability issues. Most traditional insulation materials work by slowing down conductive and convective heat flow but do little to combat radiant heat. Regardless of the season, heat transfers from warmer to cooler areas until there is no longer a temperature difference. This means in the Winter, heat escapes from the warm living space directly into the adjacent unheated attic, eventually making it out roof vents causing inefficiency. Heat flow can also move indirectly through interior ceilings, walls, and floors- wherever there is a difference in temperature. During the cooling season, heat flows from the sun's radiant heat to the interior of your house, penetrating under-insulated areas. We regularly see both of these heat transfers happening with our FLIR thermal imaging capabilities. Proper attic insulation is a must with today's high energy prices! Without it, you're susceptible to expensive energy bills and temperature imbalances- which can also cause damage from moisture, mold & mildew. Do I need insulation?
Radiant heat is the most important heat flow for us to manage, accounting for up to 93% of it.
How do you know if you need attic insulation?
If your insulation is damaged or more than 10 years old it could be compromised
Your attic's insulation is like everything else in your house, it doesn't last forever. Eventually it gets old and starts to degrade which could mean problems from reduced R-value. Some of these problems are nuisances- a drafty house or uncomfortable temperatures for example. Others can hit home in the form of high energy bills or elevated health risks thanks to allergens, mold, and even rodents and their droppings. So how do you know if your attic insulation needs to be replaced? We'll start by looking at some of the factors that can weaken insulation, then highlight the signs that something may be wrong. The good news is, with our thermal imaging capabilities, it's fairly easy to tell which form of thermal transfer you're dealing with, and then recommend which type of attic insulation will be most effective. So don't worry, Midwest has you covered on all three types of heat transfer your attic is experiencing!
Factors That Can Compromise Your Insulation
All traditional insulation materials are limited to a shelf-life. It doesn't matter if you have fiberglass, cellulose, mineral wool or foam- no insulation is perfect or invincible from breaking down for various reasons. Here are some common issues that can significantly affect your attic insulation. If you have noticed any of the following, it may be time to upgrade your attic insulation:
- Your home is getting older, and your insulation is past its prime (building codes have changed significantly since most homes were built, meaning your insulation could be decades past it's life span).
- You noticed mold growing on the insulation (this can be more common than people realize from improperly installed insulation or moisture issues from reduced R-value).
- Rats, squirrels, birds and other wildlife that enters your home (will do serious destruction to your insulation because its perfect for nesting material. The also leave behind very unhealthy droppings & urine).
- The insulation has been smashed, damaged or punctured (by improper installation, a storm, a person, etc.).
- Your loose-fill mass insulation has settled (reducing thermal resistance and causing high energy bills and comfort issues).
- You've had water or wind damage to your roof (possibly compromising the insulation in your attic below).
Top 10 Signs your attic needs insulation
- Your energy bills are too high (Insulating your attic is the most effective way to combat expensive energy costs).
- The temperature in your home is uneven or often changing (with some rooms possibly worse than others).
- You have a hard time getting your home to the “correct” temperature and then keeping it there (It’s always too hot or too cold).
- Your HVAC seems to always be running (This causes unwanted wear and tear leading to costly repairs).
- Someone in your household is suffering from frequent allergies or illness (Aging, damaged, or improperly installed insulation can be a breeding ground for mold, allergens, and pollutants).
- You are dealing with frequent leaks, condensation, or other moisture issues (Most-likely due to unbalanced temperature swings).
- Your whole house is drafty or cold (This is most likely due to failing insulation or weather sealing issues).
- The top floor is hotter or colder than the lower levels (A common problem in 2-story, 3-story and Bi-level homes).
- You are having a problem with rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels, insects, or other pests or varmints (Our attic insulation is not conducive for nesting material).
- The insulation itself appears to be old, wet, thin, settling, shifting, breaking down, or failing (All of which deplete R-value significantly costing you money every month).
WE HAVE ATTIC INSULATION FOR ALL 3 TYPES OF HEAT TRANSFER
Save 20% on energy costs guaranteed with Polyshield® Attic-Guard · You're not protected from the elements without it!
Lower your energy bills by 20% guaranteed! Polyshield® Attic-Guard protects your home all year long!
- Completely block heat instead of just slowing it down, working in both Summer & Winter.
- Guaranteed in writing to SAVE 20% on energy costs or we will pay the difference in savings!
- Increases the comfortability of your living spaces.
- Reduces wear and tear on your HVAC system
- Eco- friendly, Non-toxic, Mold, Mildew & Fire-resistant insulation for your attic!
- Maintenance free solution with lifetime warranty, affordable pricing & 100% financing available!
Eco-Fill® Fiberglass Blown-in Insulation is not prone to settling, providing consistent R-value for the life of your home
We use Knauf® Eco-fill Fiberglass blown-in insulation for its superiority over other blown insulation materials.
Engineered for new construction or retrofitting existing buildings, it's our go to option when conductive or convective heat (R-value) is your issue. We choose Eco-fill because it resists settling & has excellent blowing characteristics, providing optimal coverage in hard-to-reach areas of your attic. Combine a layer of Eco-fill fiberglass with our Polyshield Attic-Guard, and your attic insulation will be set for life! See for yourself how your insulation is holding up. To get started, Call or email us today to schedule your free thermal imaging inspection!
SAVE 20% ON ENERGY COSTS WITH REFLECTIVE ATTIC INSULATIOn
POLYSHIELD® ATTIC-GUARD
Polyshield Attic-Guard is a type of Nasa® based reflective insulation (radiant barrier) designed to completely block the transfer of heat into or out of your home or building instead of just slowing it down like traditional insulation materials. It performs in the Summer, working similar to a sunshade for your car, by blocking 97% of radiant heat generated by the sun from ever being absorbed into your home, garage, pole barn, metal building, etc. This results in a cooler, more comfortable and energy efficient space. When the sun heats a roof, it's primarily the sun's radiant energy that makes the roof hot. Much of this heat makes its way through the roofing materials into the attic side of the roof. The hot roof rafters then radiate their gained heat energy onto the cooler attic surfaces, including the air ducts and insulation on the attic floor. Our Polyshield Attic-Guard blocks the heat transfer from the underside of the roof, preventing it from ever heating up your insulation and air ducts. Polyshield is effective in the Winter too. It provides a thermal layer helping to reflect the heat created by your furnace back into the living space, keeping you warmer and saving money on your heating costs. With energy savings in both hot and cold months, it will pay for itself many times over the life of your home. It's truly unique among insulation when it comes to both performance and value. In the majority of situations, one sheet of Polyshield, installed over new or existing insulation, is much more effective than continuing to add fiberglass or cellulose insulation.
- Read on to see how Polyshield provides yearlong protection!
Lower your energy cost by 20% GUARANTEED with Polyshield® Attic- Guard Reflective Insulation!
Polyshield Reflective Insulation System blocks up to 97% of radiant heat infiltrating or leaving your attic! This insulation technology is proven to provide significant energy savings & improve your comfort level. Call or email us today for a no-cost, no-obligation thermal imaging inspection to see how your attic insulation is performing. Already know you need insulation? Contact us today for a free quote on attic insulation.
Why insulate with Polyshield® Reflective Insulation System?
YOUR ATTIC IS AN ENERGY SUCKING PIT THAT NEEDS PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS
Your attic is the largest void in your home's thermal barrier. It holds a tremendous amount of heat in the summer and cold in the winter. The only thing separating it from your living space before the addition of insulation is a thin sheet of drywall (your ceiling). The traditional insulation most homes have don’t shield you completely from the outside temperatures or from high energy bills. Polyshield Attic-Guard blocks 97% of radiant heat from infiltrating or escaping your building's thermal barrier, saving you 20% on energy costs & improving comfort levels!
Traditional insulation doesn't fully protect YOUR HVAC system fROM wEAR & tEAR
Even when new, traditional insulation is only designed to absorb and slow down the movement of heat rather than block it completely. If you're familiar with the term R-value, this is where it comes from. The "R" stands for "resistance" and refers to a materials ability to resist heat flow. The higher the number, the more resistance you have but inevitably the heat will get through. So even with brand new insulation, your home is susceptible to high energy bills and costly repairs on heating & cooling systems. Polyshield reduces wear & tear on your HVAC!
YOUR METER IS RACING FROM REDUCED R-VALUE WITH OLD & SETTLED INSULATION
One reason for expensive power bills that many homeowners don’t consider is depleted R-value. As your insulation ages, its ability to resist heat decreases, along with its effectiveness (R-value). In addition, insulation that’s been subject to moisture or has settled over time does not provide its labeled R-value. So, unless you’ve updated your building’s attic insulation recently, you probably don’t have as much protection as you think. Add our lifetime guaranteed Polyshield to your attic and it's the last time you will ever have to insulate again!
OUR ATTIC INSULATION IS GUARANTEED TO SAVE YOU 20% ON ENERGY COSTS IN WRITING
Polyshield® Attic-Guard is guaranteed to reduce your energy costs by 20% and help balance temperatures! We have installed it in thousands of homes throughout Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana with tremendous results. The amazing feedback we get from our customers is encouraging us to reach out and help more families realize these savings! Afterall, they are the reason we do this! We love hearing their reports of great energy savings and comfortability issues solved! If you're noticing any of the 10 signs you need insulation reach out today. We'll perform a free thermal imaging inspection to solve your attic insulation issues. Learn more about thermal imaging here.
HAVE PEACE OF MIND WITH A DOUBLE LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL ATTIC INSULATION PROJECTS
We back Polyshield® Attic-Guard with a double lifetime guarantee. This covers your attic insulation for as long as you own your home and can be transferred to the next homeowner. When you insulate your attic with Midwest, it's the last time you'll have to worry about it! Our warranty is unmatched in the insulation industry. It's our advanced take on insulation and quality workmanship that allows us to offer this to our customers. If you're experiencing any symptoms of reduced R-value or failing insulation call or email us today!
Attic insulation that's effective yearlong
Get all-season protection from the elements with Polyshield® reflective insulation
The cold winters & very hot summers we have in the Midwest make it very difficult for your depleted insulation's R-value to keep up. The brutal summers cook your roof & insulation, then the winters freeze them out. Polyshield serves as a protective thermal barrier, never allowing the heat to penetrate or escape your home. When you apply our reflective insulation system over traditional insulation materials, you are essentially protecting them from the elements and increasing their effectiveness all season long! During the Summer months, the sun heats up your roof, causing your air conditioning unit to constantly run to keep up with the rising temperatures in your home. Polyshield® Attic-Guard is 97% efficient at blocking radiant heat transfer. You will experience much more comfort in your home, while drastically saving on cooling costs! During the Winter, the heat passing through your insulation radiates upward, eventually escaping through the vents in your roof. Aside from the obvious issue of reducing the efficiency of your furnace, this process can cause ice damming, which is a well-known and a serious problem in our Region. Applying Polyshield Attic-guard in your attic envelope will reflect that radiant heat back towards the living space, saving heating costs and reducing ice-damming. At this point you will have protection against all three types of energy transfer- conductive, convective and radiant. Call or email today for your free quote on attic insulation.
- Check out the benefits of Polyshield & see how it's installed below. There are multiple installation methods depending on your attic's construction type and truss system. We will happily provide a free thermal imaging inspection to determine which method works best in your building. Watch the installation video now!
Polyshield® provides a true thermal barrier all season long to shield your home from heat loss/gain.
REACH OUT TO START SAVING 20% ON YOUR ENERGY COSTS TODAY!
If you're experiencing high energy bills or uncomfortable conditions, insulate & save 20% on energy!
Make this the last time you have to upgrade your attic insulation. Our solutions will last for the life of the home and beyond with our double lifetime warranty offered! Call us now.
Ask about our exclusive line of NASA based Polyshield® Reflective Insulation Systems.
- Schedule your free thermal imaging inspection or no-obligation quote!
- Insulate now and pay over time with our True 0% Interest Financing for up to 18 months with no prepayment penalty. *Subject to credit approval*
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