KTM Announces Attic Insulation Techniques that can Reduce Energy Bills by up to 40 Percent

ATLANTA - Dec. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- KTM Roofing, which has been providing residential and commercial roofing services in the Atlanta area since 1984, is pleased to share three attic insulation techniques that can reduce energy bills by up to 40 percent. The insulation techniques work in both hot and cold seasons by stabilizing temperatures in the attic, resulting in highly efficient heating and cooling throughout the house. The announcement from KTM Roofing comes as the cold weather of winter approaches and heating bills, which consume approximately half of the typical household’s annual energy expenditures, start spiraling higher.

The type of insulation that is most effective in stabilizing attic temperatures and preventing the escape of radiating heat is referred to as blown-in insulation. An un-insulated home faces two challenges in cold weather; lower pressure outside the home naturally draws warm air from the structure while heat that rises into the attic escapes either by radiating out through the roofing materials or through unsealed areas either in the substrate or around vents and other penetrations. The installation of blown-in insulation, preceded by the sealing of cracks and other sources of leaking air, keeps warm air inside the structure, which lowers demands on the heating system. In the summer blown-in insulation works in the opposite manner by preventing heat from radiating into the attic. Preventing this type of heating, which can result in temperatures that can reach 150 degrees in an attic space that is not insulated, lowers demand on cooling systems, thus lowering energy bills. Savings from installing this type of insulation can reduce energy bills by up to 20 percent.

A second challenging aspect of attic insulation is controlling the areas through which warm air circulates into the living areas of the homes in the summer and escapes up into the attic in the winter. Typically, these areas are the access points to the attic, which can range in size from a crawl space to a large opening for a drop-down ladder. The installation of an attic access tent around these openings can drastically reduce the movement of warm air in to and out of the attic, which can reduce the energy consumed by climate control systems.

The last insulation technique is more applicable to summer weather and is referred to as a radiant heat barrier. These barriers are comprised of materials that can reflect rather than absorb heat resulting from direct sunlight. These barriers typically come in the form of thin sheets of aluminum or a reflective coating that can substantially limit the amount of heat that radiates into the attic from direct exposure to sunlight.

“These attic insulation techniques offer extremely cost-effective solutions that can result in substantial reductions in monthly energy bills,” said Tim McLoughlin, President and Founder of KTM Roofing. He seconded, “Additionally, these techniques can be used together to maximize energy efficiency in both residential and commercial structures”.

KTM Roofing has been providing high quality roofing, drainage and insulation solutions for commercial, historic, and residential structures in the Atlanta area for over 30 years. The award-winning company has again been recognized for its quality work, being voted an “EBSCO Best Pick Roofer” 2012 and 2013.

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For more information about money-saving insulation techniques and other roofing or drainage solutions, visit: http://ktmroofing.com/
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