June in Northeast Arkansas means your AC is working overtime. If you're noticing signs your attic needs more insulation, now's the time to address it before July's peak heat hits.
The biggest red flag? Upstairs rooms that stay 5+ degrees warmer than downstairs, even with the thermostat cranked down. Your HVAC system shouldn't struggle this hard when it's 95°F outside.
Other warning signs: ice dams last winter, electric bills jumping 20-30% compared to similar homes, or visible gaps in your existing insulation. Walk into your attic on a 90-degree day — if it feels like an oven instead of just warm, you're losing serious money through that roof.
Most homes in our area need R-38 to R-49 attic insulation per IRC code. But if you built before 2010, you might only have R-19 or R-30 up there. That's like wearing a t-shirt in a blizzard.
Spray foam gives you R-6.5 per inch (closed cell) or R-3.7 (open cell). Blown cellulose hits R-3.8 per inch and costs less upfront. The payback period on either upgrade? Usually 3-5 years through energy savings alone.
Don't wait until August when every insulation crew in Jonesboro is booked solid. Smart homeowners tackle this in early summer.
Reply or DM us for a free attic assessment. We'll show you exactly where you're losing cool air.