Improving Air Quality With Blown In Insulation

Maintaining proper airflow in your attic is a delicate balance, a balance Swan has perfected! Implementing strategic ventilation cycles fresh air in, optimizing energy efficiency while minimizing mold and mildew growth caused by the condensation of humidity. While the Denver Metro Area isn’t particularly humid, attics can be humid. This is why many homeowners choose blown in insulation.

Swan can test your current air quality and assess your attic insulation to ensure it promotes proper airflow and energy efficiency.

The Benefits Of Blown In Insulation For Your Denver Home

Traditional fiberglass bats are effective insulation, but they must be cut to size around your attic ceiling joists. This is time-consuming and leaves air gaps in inaccessible and architecturally complex areas of your attic. Blown in insulation is made from recycled paper, which provides the flexibility to seal hard-to-reach areas. It can be blown into tight spaces with less time spent on a ladder.

Additional benefits of blown cellulose include:

 

Signs Indoor Air Quality Is Compromised

Did you know that indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times more toxic than outdoor air? A combination of home maintenance, repairs, and proper ventilation can keep fresh air flowing in and pollen, pests, mold, and mildew out. There are a variety of factors that can degrade your indoor air quality. Swan’s trained technicians can test your air quality and diagnose and remediate the cause.

Signs that your home’s air quality is compromised include short or long-term:

Reinsulating Your Denver Attic

If your roof is leaking, damaged, or you experience an insect or rodent infestation, your attic insulation will need to be replaced. We may also suggest new insulation if your current ventilation or energy efficiency is insufficient or as part of smoke and fire remediation. If you aren’t sure, if you’re in need of new insulation—schedule a service visit.  

Blown In Insulation And Energy Efficiency

Air sealing attics is one of our specialties! Your new insulation can drastically improve your home’s R-Value. R-Value is a measurement of your roof’s thermal performance, or how much heat can travel through your roof into your home. Blown cellulose has an R-value of between 3.2 and 4. If your current R-Value is lower, you’ll likely see a year-round drop in your energy bill. For maximum energy efficiency, we can advise on other HVAC upgrades.  

Swan offers a variety of services to improve air quality and energy efficiency. Reach out today to schedule your service visit!

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