June in Northeast Arkansas means your AC is about to work overtime. But if you're seeing these warning signs, your attic insulation might be the real problem.
Ice dams on your gutters last winter? That's heat escaping through inadequate insulation, melting snow that refreezes at the edges. Your energy dollars literally melting away.
Upstairs rooms staying 5-8 degrees warmer than downstairs? Poor attic insulation lets summer heat cook your second floor. You'll crank the AC lower just to stay comfortable up there.
Energy bills jumping 20-30% between seasons? Arkansas homes built before 2010 often have R-19 or less in attics. Today's code requires R-38 minimum (about 12-15 inches of blown cellulose or 6+ inches of spray foam).
Drafts around ceiling fixtures or attic access? Air sealing matters as much as R-value. Gaps around recessed lights, bathroom fans, and pull-down stairs create thermal bypasses.
Insulation that looks flat, matted, or discolored? Blown-in materials settle over time. Fiberglass batts compress when wet. Both lose effectiveness.
Most Jonesboro area homes need R-38 to R-49 in attics. A properly insulated 1,500 SF home typically saves $300-600 annually on energy costs. With July temps hitting 95°F regularly, now's the time to upgrade before peak cooling season.
Reply or DM us for a free attic assessment. We'll measure your current R-value and show you exactly where you're losing money.