Best Use Attic

Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.

Best use attic.

Access to attic storage. It helps to cool your home temperatures and the attic by approximately 30 degrees. Whole house fans work on the principle of removing the hot and humid air out of the house. If the attic has the potential to become a regular living space talk with a contractor about adding a fixed stairway.

To alleviate high humidity you need to have the best dehumidifier for an attic that can prevent the excess moisture from flowing in. Proper attic insulation is the best way to prevent heat loss in the winter and retain cool air in the summer. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. If you want to use your attic on a regular basis or to store large items you may need to enlarge the access opening and install an access ladder or drop down stairs.

Is your attic an active part of the house or just storage. Instead of piling all of your boxes in the middle use the space between your trusses. The warm air escapes through the attic and to the attic vents allowing the circulation of chilly air from the windows. The whole house fan is installed inside the attic between the living space and ceiling.