Reducing Heat from Ceilings with Insulation Batts

Choosing the right insulation is important. Ceiling insulation batts provide a cost-effective thermal and acoustic barrier for energy-efficient construction. The consistent quality, low dust, and clean-cutting resilient fibers make fabrication easy and installation fast. Ceiling insulation batts can be used in timber and metal frame applications in residential structures. These applications include thermal and acoustic treatments to walls, ceilings and floors. Ceiling insulation batts can be installed when you’re building a new home, during renovations or to an existing home at a later date as long as there is access to the ceiling space. You can lose up to 35-40 percent of the heat in your home through the ceilings in winter and around the same amount of heat can enter in through the ceilings during summer.  Ceiling insulation batts have numerous advantages. because it is one of the least expensive ways to insulate your home and professionals can install the product quickly. When compared to other types of insulation, the fiberglass version generally has the lowest installed price. Ceiling insulation batts are very flexible, which means that it can be installed between studs, rafters and joists blocks without leaving any gaps. The snug fit will help stop airflow and the transfer of heat. When installed correctly, it is very energy efficient. Studies have shown batt insulation can reduce the amount of energy required to heat and cool a home by as much as 50 percent. Along with lower energy bills, your home will be more comfortable year round. Attic ventilation serves a number of purposes too. It reduces summer heat buildup, prolonging the life of roofing and reduces air conditioner loads. After air sealing, attic ventilation is your second line of defense against the water vapor that may have found its way into the attic. It ensures a colder, well-vented attic space less likely to have formation of ice dams at the eaves. Make sure that existing attic vents are working properly and not blocked by insulation, debris or other materials. Common materials for use in accessible attics are batt or blanket types or loose-fill insulation. If there are obstructions above the joists, such as with a truss roof, it may be easiest to put batt insulation into the joist spaces and then use loose-fill insulation to create a complete blanket of insulation above the joists and around all obstructions. Loose-fill insulation is also good by itself, especially in irregular or obstructed spaces.

With almost 40 percent of your energy bill coming directly from heating and cooling your home, it’s worthwhile to consider how to insulate your home best. Insulation is now considered essential to keeping inside temperatures comfortable all year round and making your home more energy efficient. Most types of insulation batts are easy to install yourself if you follow the manufacturer's installation instructions. But if you have doubts, then hire a professional to do so. Generally, if installed properly you will only have to install it once in your home, during construction or when you’re renovating.