Were you ever told by a parent or teacher that you must wear a hat in cold weather because you lose the most heat from your head? That’s true of your home, and it applies to losing cold air as well as heat.
Attic insulation may be low on your list of glamorous home improvements. Indeed, there’s a good chance you’ve never thought about it. But like the hat you wore on the way to school, attic insulation provides essential protection to the part of your home most likely to lose energy. You pay a lot of money to cool your home in summer and warm it in winter, and a poorly insulated attic can leak out that climate-controlled air in no time.
If you think you’re losing energy due to a poorly insulated attic, hiring an insulation pro to take a look is a good idea. Indeed, even if you don’t have suspicions, it’s not a bad idea to get your attic looked at by a pro if it’s never been inspected before. A pro can identify if there’s enough insulation and of the proper type, and they’ll make recommendations about the best path to solve the problem.
On average, you’ll pay between $1,700 and $2,100 to insulate an attic, though those costs can go up and down based on your home size and insulating material.
Here’s a look at the basic types of attic insulation and their pros and cons:
