St. Louis Attic Insulation

The extreme temperature changes in St. Louis, make attic insulation a critical component of the energy efficiency within our home.
Lack of attic insulation can be noticed in our excessive energy expenses throughout each season. Attic insulation is one of the most cost effective ways to minimize these expenses.
Blown cellulose attic insulation typically results in a 25-40% savings in our utility bills each month. Green Space Construction is a leading installer of blown cellulose attic insulation.
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St. Louis and recommended insulation R-values?

In St. Louis we tend to have weather that goes from one extreme to another. Temperatures can change drastically in a matter of a day or two, so proper insulation is critical. In this post we will look at recommended R-value for a home in this region, to protect from these extreme weather changes.

As discussed in prior posts a very important factor when considering insulating a home is R-value. There are recommended R-values for each component of one's home. Lets look at each area, and review its estimated R-value.

Wall framing: Walls in residential structures can vary in thickness. The most common framing materials used are 2x4's and 2x6's.
If you live in a 2x4 constructed home, a minimum of R-13 is recommended. For home's constructed of 2x6's a minimum of R-20 is recommended.

Attic Space: Attic spaces typically receive more exposure to extreme weather conditions. Therefore, this area needs to have a higher R-value to compensate. The minimum requirement for an attic space is R-38 in our region.

Check out the coverage chart above for recommended R-values in your area.

Attic Insulation

One of the most popular products in green building today is blown cellulose insulation.

What is cellulose insulation?

Cellulose insulation is a fairly new insulating material that is composed of bits of shredded recycled newspaper. Cellulose insulation is one of the best materials to use when building or retrofitting a space that needs to be insulated. Cellulose insulation is also extremely efficient, and very Eco-friendly.

Installing blown cellulose attic installation is a great way to save money on your energy costs. A savings of 20% or more is typically achieved after insulating your attic space. The cost of installing insulation is returned within just a couple of months. The installation process is completed in one day, on most average sized homes.

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