Your roof protects your home from the elements. However, just underneath your shingles and decking lies an equally important protective layer—your insulation. The typical life span of insulation is 20 to 30 years. However, it can start to wear sooner. When yours degrades due to age, water damage, or excessive heat, it should be replaced for the following reasons.

Why Your Roof Needs Insulation

1. It Makes Your Home More Energy Efficient

Without insulation, HVAC treated air can escape your home via your roof, causing your heater or air conditioning unit to use more energy to maintain comfortable temperatures. Similarly, insulation stops heat from the summer sun from entering the attic and warming the rest of the house. 

2.  It Helps Stop Water Damage

Roof leaks occur for a variety of reasons, including storm damage and pests. If this happens, insulation can absorb moisture and help prevent significant water damage inside your attic and home.

If you see water spots on the ceiling, have your roof inspected for a leak. Your insulation might also need replacing since moisture causes the material to become less effective and can also lead to mold and mildew growth.

3. It Helps Prevent Pests

Pests such as bats, squirrels, mice, and raccoons often make their way indoors through the roof. Once inside, they search for crevices or holes in the walls to nest, causing damage to wiring, drywall, and wood. An attic with blown insulation makes entry difficult for pesky critters.

Insulation is also flame-retardant, which can protect your home from potential fires caused by raccoons or mice chewing through electrical wires.

 

If you need to update or add new insulation to your home in the Tri-State area, Priority 1 Construction Service in Cincinnati, OH, is a reliable insulation contractor. Their team specializes in residential insulation projects using state-of-the-art products such as Icynene^® spray foam insulation. Call (513) 922-0203 to request a free quote today, or visit them online to learn more about their services.