efficient attic systems

A major factor in your energy bills each month is played by your attic ventilation, attic insulation and the radiant heat. In order to maximize your home’s energy efficiency, therefore saving the most money every month, all three of these areas need to be addressed. When you maximize your attic ventilation, attic insulation, and attic’s ability to repel radiant heat with a radiant barrier, you have created an efficient attic system and a cooler house.

There’s more to an efficient attic system than you think

Having an efficient attic is more than simply having enough insulation. There are three main parts to a truly efficient attic. The insulation in your attic is the first component that needs addressing before anything else. If your insulation is poor, then simply adding radiant barrier really isn’t going to help all that much. A radiant barrier is the third part of the equation. If you can't prevent your attic from becoming an oven, your attic insulation will be overpowered. Secondly, in order to have the most efficient attic space available, there must be adequate ventilation. The air that does get trapped must have a easy method of escaping to avoid the overheating of the air in the attic. The most cost effective and energy efficient home will utilize all three of these components to create an efficient attic system and a cooler house!

How can I determine if I need one, all or any of the components of an efficient attic system?

If your air conditioning unit runs all day when it’s hot and it just can’t seem to cool your home, or you can see the ceiling joists in the attic, it may be a good indicator that you’re in need of insulation. Poor insulation is the most common reason behind hot and cold spots in your home and high utility bills. If your attic is hot all day, then all day that heat is escaping into your home making your air conditioning unit work harder than it needs to. All of this goes hand and hand with one another. Invest in insulation and save on cooling costs. This is the first step towards an efficient attic system and a cooler house.

Nearly every home built in the Dallas / Ft. Worth / Denton Metroplex has been built with improper attic ventilation. The building codes today do not require builders to maximize the efficiency of the attic ventilation and in fact come up way short of what would be beneficial to a home owner. By beneficial we mean saving money on your utility bills each month. An attic that has maximized its ventilation potential will save money every month on utility bills by allowing the air to move into and out of the attic efficiently. This is the second step towards an efficient attic system and a cooler house.

A radiant barrier works with the insulation in your attic to keep radiant heat (the sun’s rays) outside. Go Green Home Efficiency’s radiant barrier spray or foil are top of the line and with just a single coat or installation, will help keep your attic cooler. With a proper radiant barrier in place, you will see a significant drop in heat transfer from outside to inside. Go Green’s experts can install a radiant barrier to stop up to 97% of the sun’s rays! This is the third and final step towards an efficient attic system and a cooler house.

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EFFICIENT ATTIC SYSTEM PRODUCTS

Radiant Barrier Products (Foil & Spray)

Whether you choose foil or spray, Go Green Home Efficiency can help keep your attic warmer in winter and cooler in the summer.

Attic Ventilation Products

Go Green Home Efficiency offers a variety of attic ventilation products from Solar Powered Attic Fans to improved Soffit Ventilation.

Attic Insulation Products

Go Green Home Efficiency will assist you in determining the right R Value need for your home and install the insulation accordingly.