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Attic insulation in Houston
The attic is where a house trades the most heat with the outside: into the rooms in summer, out of them in winter. The insulation up there decides how hard the HVAC system has to work.
Signs the attic needs attention
A look into the attic usually settles it. These are the things worth mentioning when you call:
- Insulation that is thin, flattened, or missing in patches, with the ceiling joists showing.
- Old insulation that is wet, stained, or damaged.
- Rooms under the attic that stay much warmer in summer or colder in winter than the rest of the house.
- An HVAC system that runs for long stretches on hot or cold days.
Blown-in or spray foam
Blown insulation is installed loose across the attic floor, and also in walls and crawl spaces. Spray foam is applied as a liquid and expands into gaps and crevices, which makes it suited to sealing around framing and openings.
Which one fits depends on the attic, the existing material and what the space is used for, so the choice is made after the space has been seen.
Removing old insulation
Old or damaged insulation is removed with specialized equipment before new material goes in. Do not disturb damaged insulation yourself; describe what you see and keep the attic access clear.
Attic insulation questions
Factual, verified information about RF Specialist LLC licensing, services, and Greater Houston service area.
Does RF Specialist install attic insulation in the Houston area?
Yes. RF Specialist installs blown insulation and spray foam and removes old or damaged insulation. RF Specialist serves Houston, College Station, Katy, Cypress, The Woodlands, Tomball, Spring, Hockley, Humble, Jersey Village, Magnolia, Brookshire, Hempstead, Waller, Prairie View, and Navasota, along with the Greater Houston area and Montgomery and Waller counties.
How is an attic insulation job priced?
It depends on the size of the attic, the material and whether old insulation has to come out first, so the price is set once the space has been seen.
Is attic insulation worth doing before winter?
Houston winters are short, but a poorly insulated attic lets heat escape on every cold night, and the same attic lets heat in all summer. Insulation works in both seasons.
Who does the work?
RF Specialist is an Authorized Trane Dealer with more than 10 years in business. Insulation and HVAC are handled by the same company, so the attic and the system can be discussed together.
Tell us about the attic.
Share the address, the approximate size of the home and what the insulation looks like now.