Los Angeles Attic Insulation

Regarding meeting your needs for Los Angeles attic insulation, Goodman Insulation provides a comprehensive service choice. Goodman Insulation fulfills your requirement for a new insulation installation or an upgrade for broken insulation in your attic.

We always ensure that your attic has a clean and well-maintained look and that the insulation is installed correctly and without any hassles. Our insulation contractors build efficient insulation systems that provide fool proof vapor and air barriers for optimum indoor air circulation.

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Types Of Attic Insulation

Here are the usual categories of attic insulation we offer to Los Angeles homeowners:

Blown-in Insulation

Besides its attributes like lower flammability and power to provide adequate attic ventilation in Los Angeles homes, blown-in insulation works as a thermal barrier between the internal spaces and the temperature prevailing outside.

Types of blow-in insulation are as under:

Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation

The base ingredient for the blow-in fiberglass insulation is fiberglass itself, which doesn’t burn or retain moisture.

Along with sealing cracks, enhancing ventilation, and improving insulation, it is also most suitable for energy efficiency.  It contains a standard R-value conforming to R-2.7 per inch of thickness.

Blow-In Cellulose Insulation

When combined with flame-resistant chemicals (boric acid), a diverse range of recyclable materials such as wood, newspaper, and cardboard are used to create blow-in cellulose insulation.

We fully endorse blown-in cellulose for its environmental friendliness, its common R-value of R-3.5 per inch of thickness, minimal toxicity, less wind washing, and above all, being 20% more effective than fiberglass.

Spray Foam Insulation for Attics

No other insulation choice for your attic in Los Angeles comes close to spray foam due to its manifold advantages. This type of insulation emerges as a liquid that, when sprayed into any crevices for airtight insulation, hardens and expands before solidifying as sturdy foam.

In addition to offering the highest R-Value of R-7 per inch of thickness, spray foam attic insulation is considered the greatest choice for long-term performance.

The following are variations of Spray Foam Insulation:

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  • Light-Density Open-Cell Spray Foam (OCSPF): It produces sponge-like, semi-rigid foam with an estimated R-value of R-3.8 per inch of thickness. For an airtight seal on an uneven surface, it also stretches to suit cracks and recesses.
  • Medium-Density Sprat foam with closed cells (CCSPF): Besides having a better Long-Term Thermal Resistance (LTTR) rating, which corresponds to an average R-value of R-7 per inch of thickness, closed-cell is more robust than open-cell. We often suggest CCSPF for strengthening the attic ceilings and walls.

Fiberglass Batt Insulation for Attics

With an overall R-value of R-3.4 per inch of thickness, fiberglass attic insulation is the most popular form of attic insulation in Los Angeles. These substances emerge as batts comprising rolled-up sheets attached to a sticky chemical vapor barrier.

This vapor barrier is fire-proof, and the fiberglass material is naturally eco-friendly. Since it has air pockets, it seldom shrinks, making it one of the finest options for soundproofing ambience and perfect attic insulation.

Radiant Barrier Insulation for Attics

Our insulation experts employ radiant barriers to minimize excessive heat intake in the summer and intense heat loss in the fall, which are the strongest reflective attic insulation choice. Radiant barriers assist with moisture evaporation, and it also eliminates the threat of mold by reflecting more than 96% of radiant heat and preventing the formation of moisture condensation. In addition, they are strong, portable, and simple to deal with in the attic.

Process Regarding Attic Insulation Installation

With the support of the local attic insulation guidelines and standards, our engineers analyze your preferences and prevailing conditions. Attic insulation inspections and energy audits are part of our strategy. The U.S. Department of Efficiency advises that your Los Angeles home undergo an energy assessment by the attic insulation company before beginning the work.

Inspection And Energy Audits:

A complete energy evaluation of your Los Angeles home will be performed by our experts, with an emphasis on finding air leaks, considering ventilation, examining insulation levels, reviewing the entire building design, and checking the system for heating and cooling.

Installation And Cleaning Of Attic Insulation

Goodman Insulation Los Angeles also advises you on selecting the insulation category that will offer the appropriate R-value and make the most of your available space. We will first isolate the insulating area from your living quarters and clean the space once we are finished because the bulk of the material contains light fibers, dust, and some airborne hazards. Next, we’ll call you to conduct an ultimate quality check and address any maintenance concerns you may face.

Recommended R-Value for Los Angeles Attic Insulation

The R-value of attic insulation refers to measuring the insulating capacity of various materials. The R denotes resistance to heat flow, and it depends on the insulation material’s type, thickness, and density. Our suggestions for R-value as your most trustworthy attic insulation specialist in Los Angeles are based on the climatic zoning mandates of the United States Department of Energy for various states.

The attic of your Los Angeles residence should conform to an R-value varying between R-30 and R-60. Accordingly, we aim to install between 10 and 15 inches of insulation in most events. It is based on the kind of insulation we have decided to apply with the corresponding R-value.

Sealing the Attics

As a reputable Los Angeles attic insulation company, Goodman Insulation feels it is its primary responsibility to inform you of the value of air sealing your home attic. Air sealing your attic means conducting energy audits, checking for leaks, and then fixing the areas in question.

In addition to selecting the optimum air sealing,  caulks, or sealants for the most distinct and robust barrier between your conditioned living quarters and unconditioned attic, our foolproof checks also involve determining where air, mold, or pets can infiltrate.

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Advantages of Sealing Attics

Attic insulation and air sealing both significantly contribute to maintaining your home’s energy efficiency. It frequently aids in:

  • Keeping your home’s temperature constant throughout.
  • Saving money and energy with increased efficiency
  • Boosting internal air quality and creating a cleaner home
  • Controlling attic moisture
  • Controlling attic noise
  • Keeping pests out of your home

Attic Insulation Rebates and Incentive Programs in Los Angeles (LADWP)

At Goodman Insulation, we are aware of the prevailing attic insulation refund and incentive programs and several other energy efficiency improvement solutions in Los Angeles.

  • The LADWP incentive for attic insulation
  • The Green Grants Initiative
  • The Energy Savings Initiative
  • The Weatherization Assistance Program
  • Program for Federal 25C Tax Credits

Safety

Precautionary steps must be taken since some insulating materials might be dangerous if handled improperly. The safety of your home and fulfilling your insulation requirements are our top priorities as a certified and insured attic insulation business in Los Angeles.

Our team uses dust masks to avoid breathing disorders amidst insulation fibers and dust. They also wear matching clothes, knee pads, eye protection gears, and gloves. Also, one should be mindful of steps when walking on ceiling joists and truss cords.