Attic insulation is one of the most important upgrades you can make to improve comfort, reduce energy costs, and protect your Maryland home from moisture issues. Total Home Performance takes a whole-home, building science approach to attic insulation so you get long lasting results.
What Attic Insulation Does
Home insulation slows the transfer of heat between the inside of your house and the outdoors, so your home stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Poorly installed or missing attic insulation allows humid air to enter your home and condense in the attic, driving moisture, mold, and poor indoor air quality problems throughout your entire home.
How Attic Insulation Benefits Your Home
Upgrading your attic insulation can deliver immediate comfort and efficiency improvements, especially in older or drafty homes on the Eastern Shore.
Key benefits of attic insulation include:
- Lower heating and cooling bills all year long
- More even temperatures between rooms and floors of your home
- Reduced indoor drafts and better indoor air quality when paired with air sealing
- Less strain on HVAC systems, leading to longer equipment lifespans
- Protection against moisture and mold issues
- Many insulation projects qualify for valuable rebates and incentives, making upgrades more affordable
Attic Insulation Types
Every home is different, and our team designs custom insulation solutions based on your home, its building envelope, and your home comfort goals. Because of this, we may also recommend additional upgrades to get the most results from attic insulation, like air sealing, crawl space encapsulation, or duct sealing.
Common types of attic insulation that we use include:
- Blown-In Fiberglass and Cellulose: Provides continuous coverage that helps cut heat loss and gain. Ideal for open attic floors and hard to reach areas, like eaves.
- Spray Foam Insulation: Creates an air-tight, moisture resistant barrier that both insulates and air seals. Often used band joists and knee walls, or areas where air leakage is more severe.
Why Choose Total Home Performance?
Total Home Performance is more than an attic insulation company, we’re a local, whole-home performance contractor specializing in providing real results that last. We serve all of the Eastern Shore, including in Delaware. and Anne Arundel County areas. Our team uses advanced diagnostics and building science expertise to pinpoint the root cause of comfort, indoor health, and energy usage problems.
Attic Insulation FAQs
- How do I know if I need more attic insulation?
Common signs that you need upgrades include rooms that are too hot or cold, uneven temperatures between floors, high energy bills, or visibly missing insulation.
- Is attic insulation enough on its own?
In most Maryland homes, the best results come from combining attic insulation with strategic air sealing and other envelope improvements like crawl space work or duct sealing.
- Do I need to remove old attic insulation?
In many cases, old insulation can stay in place and be topped off, as long as it is dry, clean, and not compressed or contaminated by pests or mold.
- Are there incentives for attic insulation in Maryland?
Many projects qualify for incentives through local and federal programs, including rebates, tax incentives, and low-interest financing options.
Improve your home performance with attic insulation. Call 410-822-1390 or contact us online to get started.
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