Preparing to Insulate
Preventing ice dams is all about proper attic insulation. Even as a superior insulation, cellulose cannot do its job efficiently if the attic is not first air sealed. Plus, professionally air sealing your home can reduce heating and cooling utility bills by 20% or more!
Air Sealing
Air sealing involves injecting all of the cracks, joints, gaps and holes in the attic with a two-part foam. The mixture leaves the nozzle in liquid form and expands rapidly to fill the space. As it cures, the foam will create a barrier that is both airtight and functional as insulation.
Tru-Soft Insulation
Now the attic is ready for our TruSoft blown-in cellulose insulation. Made from recycled newspapers, it is far more effective than traditional fiberglass insulation. And thanks to treatment with natural borate compounds, cellulose insulation won't catch fire. The same treatment discourages the presence of insects, rodents and mold.
SilverGlo Hatchway Cover
One more detail to think about, an attic hatchway can be another source of large air leaks when not properly sealed and insulated. The large block of SilverGlo insulation in this picture fits over the hatch. It is lightweight and infused with graphite powder to improve its insulating value. Now this attic is properly insulated in a way that will keep temperatures down which will prevent melting snow on the roof and, consequently, prevent ice dam formation.
