Does your attic need more insulation?

Properly insulating your attic can reduce home energy use, reduce energy bills, and make your home more comfortable. Here at The Hayes Company, our attic insulation professionals provide comprehensive attic insulation services for homes across Kansas City, MO. When you need attic insulation providers you can trust, choose the team with a track record of success for nearly 40 years. Read on to learn more about the two main components of attic insulation—air sealing and insulation—and give our team of attic insulation installers a call at (816) 545-9018 to set up a free consultation today! We’re here to answer all your attic insulation questions and help you create an energy efficient and comfy home that you and your family can enjoy for many years to come.

Worker installing blown-in insulation in an attic.

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Air Sealing

The first step of proper attic insulation is air sealing, which prevents airflow between your home and the attic. Proper air sealing helps keep temperature-controlled air in your home. When air that has been heated or cooled leaks from your home, your comfort can be impacted; it also makes your heating and cooling system work harder to keep the temperature stable, costing you energy and money. At The Hayes Company our insulation estimators will review your attic for leaks. Leaks can be found around areas such as light boxes, plumbing stacks, and soffit drops.

Our team will seal these air leaks with a durable foam air sealing product, or with spray foam insulation designed to add R-value and provide long-lasting air sealing. If you are remodeling your home or building a new home, we also recommend air sealing the top plates. A top plate is also known as the upper wall plate or ceiling plate below the roof and cannot be seen or conveniently accessed in an existing home. Installing air sealing to top plates during your remodel or new home construction can greatly reduce air transfer from your conditioned living space to unconditioned attic space.

Insulation

After air sealing, an attic must be given a layer of insulation for optimal energy saving benefits. Typically, our insulation team will add blown-in fiberglass insulation, but there are several effective types of insulation to choose from. Read on for a list of the insulation products offered by our team at The Hayes Company.

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation takes care of both air sealing and insulation in one step and with one product. Polyurethane foam is sprayed on leak sources in your attic to stop unwanted air flow and help maintain your home’s temperature year-round. We offer different types of spray foam attic insulation for use in different attic environments, including open cell and closed cell spray foam.

Fiberglass
Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is a common and highly effective attic insulation solution. When providing all new insulation on a new or remodeled home, our professionals will typically use fiberglass insulation after sealing air leaks. For homes with an attic with insulation and sealant, an extra layer of fiberglass insulation is added to increase the R-value of the property. We offer both blown in fiberglass insulation and fiberglass batts for an effective attic thermal barrier.

Cellulose
Insulation

Cellulose is a blown in insulation that is a cost-effective way to increase the R-value of your attic and make your home more comfortable. Cellulose insulation is made from 80% post-consumer recycled newsprint and treated with nontoxic compounds to resist fire, mold, and insects. Like fiberglass, cellulose insulation is typically installed in tandem with air sealing for optimal insulation and air sealing performance.

Get Started Today

There can be many choices and questions when it comes to attic insulation and creating an energy efficient space. That’s why our team of attic insulation installers is here. We help you understand the best insulation for attic spaces. So, whether you are ready to replace attic insulation, are interested in removing insulation, or are wondering about the attic insulation installation cost, we’ve got you covered. We install only the highest quality attic insulation in Kansas City and provide quality insulation removal services too. To learn more about our attic insulation services, contact our team today! Start saving money today with a more energy efficient attic.