June heat in Northeast Arkansas is no joke — and if you're seeing these signs, your attic insulation isn't doing its job.
**Your upstairs feels like a sauna.** Even with the AC cranking, second floors stay 5-10 degrees hotter than downstairs. That's heat radiating through inadequate attic insulation.
**Electric bills spiked this month.** A poorly insulated attic can increase cooling costs by 30-50% during Arkansas summers. Your HVAC system works overtime fighting radiant heat.
**Ice dams happened last winter.** Uneven attic temperatures from thin insulation cause freeze-thaw cycles on your roof. Summer's the perfect time to fix this before next winter.
**You can see floor joists in your attic.** If insulation doesn't cover the joists completely, you're probably sitting at R-19 or less. Arkansas Climate Zone 3 needs R-38 to R-49 for efficiency.
**The attic feels like an oven during the day.** A properly insulated attic should only be 10-15 degrees warmer than outside air. If it's hitting 130°F up there, heat's transferring straight into your living space.
Most Jonesboro-area homes built before 2000 have insufficient attic insulation by today's standards. Adding blown-in cellulose or spray foam can cut cooling costs significantly and make those upstairs bedrooms actually comfortable.
Reply or DM us for a free attic inspection — we'll measure your current R-value and show you exactly what's needed.