With Arkansas temperatures hitting the 90s this week, many homeowners are discovering their attic insulation isn't doing its job. Here are 5 clear signs your attic needs more insulation:
Your upstairs rooms stay 5+ degrees warmer than downstairs, even with the AC cranked. Poor attic insulation lets heat radiate down through your ceiling all day long.
Your energy bills jumped 20-30% compared to last summer. Inadequate insulation forces your AC to work overtime, burning through electricity.
You can see your ceiling joists when you peek into the attic. Proper insulation should cover the joists completely — if you see wood, you're probably sitting at R-19 or less when Arkansas homes need R-38 to R-49.
Ice dams formed on your gutters last winter. This happens when heat escapes through thin insulation, melting snow that refreezes at the roof edge.
Your attic feels like a furnace during the day. A properly insulated attic should only be 10-15 degrees warmer than outside temperature, not 40-50 degrees.
Most Northeast Arkansas homes built before 2010 have insufficient attic insulation by today's standards. Adding spray foam or blown-in cellulose typically pays for itself in 3-5 years through lower energy costs.
Reply or DM us for a free attic inspection — we'll measure your current R-value and show you exactly what's needed.