It’s no secret that the winters in Ontario can be extreme. That’s why it’s a good idea to have good insulation and ventilation in your attic in Barrie and the surrounding area. Attic insulation not only keeps heat from escaping from the top of your home but helps protect your walls and roof and even improves the airflow in your home.
Benefits of good insulation and ventilation in your Barrie attic
Just a few of the many benefits of good insulation and ventilation in your attic include…
- Prevents heat build up in your attic. Without adequate insulation, the heat from your home rises and gets trapped in your attic instead of staying in your living spaces to keep your home warm and comfortable. This not only makes your rooms cooler, but increases your energy bills as your furnace works hard to make up for this heat loss.
- Helps protect your roof. Heat buildup in your attic can also cause your roofing shingles to swell and crack, compromising the integrity of your entire roof. Condensation that collects from having inadequate ventilation can also cause the plywood that supports your roof to soften, further compromising your roof. Furthermore, a hot roof can cause ice dams to form as ice melts and refreezes. These ice dams can damage your roof’s edge.
- Helps prevent mould and mildew from forming. When your attic lacks adequate ventilation, condensation forms at the top of your home, which encourages mould and mildew to grow in your walls. This not only damages your walls, but can cause your indoor air quality to suffer.
- Increases the longevity of your HVAC equipment. When your attic is properly insulated, your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work so hard to keep your living spaces comfortable. This can add years to the life of your furnace and air conditioning system.
Attic insulation Barrie
At Ainger Roofing and Exteriors, we make adding the attic insulation and ventilation you need easy. Our skilled and experienced insulation specialists will give you a detailed estimate of everything you need, so there are no surprises when it comes time to pay your invoice. We’ll also work with you to make sure that you get any energy-saving rebates and tax credits you’re entitled to for this improvement.
To learn more about getting new attic insulation and ventilation for your home, contact us. We’ve been helping Ontario homeowners like you with their insulation, ventilation and roofing needs since 1990.
