Adding Insulation To An Existing Attic New Expert Report On Overlaying Launched

An insulation specialist based in Park City, UT has launched an expert report aimed at homeowners on the pros and cons of overlaying insulation on existing material in an attic.

Park City, United States - October 5, 2020 /PressCable/ —

An insulation specialist based in Park City, UT has launched a new expert report for homeowners on the process of adding insulation to an existing attic. Pacific Insulation Supply also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of overlaying insulation.

Read the report in full at https://pacificinsulationsupply.com/adding-insulation-to-existing-insulation-in-the-attic

The newly launched report says for many homeowners, the attic is likely the most important escape route for heat or cool air within the home. Most attics are insulated, but the state of that insulation and whether it is effective will depend on its age, material, and how long it has been in place. Many homeowners wrongly believe or are unaware that insulation should be regularly checked.

Some insulation specialists use a process called overlaying instead of removing and replacing old insulation to increase the R value. This value relates to how well a material resists the transfer of heat, so the higher the R value, the better the material is at insulating.

Advantages of overlaying include the fact it saves time and money and removes the likelihood of mistakes as the insulation that is already installed will serve as a guideline or map. However, some homeowners and insulation specialists say it is a potential hazard in terms of fire and structural damage.

The disadvantages focus on the fact overlaying does not consider the decay of the already installed insulation. As times change, so too does technology and the materials used in products such as insulation. Old insulation could have been fine when it was installed, but it may be considered hazardous now, for example. Choosing overlaying as an option is only advisable with the support or guidance of a trained professional.

A company spokesperson said: “Insulation levels are graded for informational purposes as R values. Therefore, in addition to estimating the amount of insulation you will need in your attic, you should also consider the kind of insulation that you will be seeking to install.”

“If you are planning on using loose fill or foam insulation, it is important to make sure the already existing insulation does NOT have backing, for instance no paper or foil backing. It must be unfaced,” they added.

To find out more, interested parties are invited to visit the website provided. Alternatively, click here http://pacificinsulationsupply.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Todd Bryson
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Organization: Pacific Insulation Supply
Address: 6300 North Sagewood Drive H552, Park City, UT 84098, United States
Phone: +1-424-343-6530
Website: http://pacificinsulationsupply.com

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