Attic Air Sealing & Insulation in Warner Robins, GA

Attic air sealing and insulation tackle the biggest source of summer heat in most Warner Robins homes. Every opening in the ceiling, from can lights and bath fans to the attic stairs and the gaps around ducts and plumbing, lets hot attic air into the rooms below. Thin or settled insulation lets heat radiate down through the ceiling all afternoon.

How much is enough

Georgia's energy code lists R-38 for ceilings in Climate Zone 3, which covers Houston County. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an attic with little or no insulation and adding R-38 where 3 to 4 inches are already down. Georgia Power's Home Energy Improvement Program has looked for attics at or below R-38 and aimed to bring them up toward R-49.

Seal first

We seal top plates, wire and pipe holes, the chase around flues (with proper clearances), duct boots at the ceiling and the attic stairs before adding insulation. A weatherstripped, insulated cover on the pull-down stairs alone can make a noticeable difference.

Blown-in or foam

For most open attic floors, blown-in cellulose or fiberglass over a sealed ceiling is the cost-effective answer. When ducts and the air handler live in the attic, foam under the roof deck may make more sense. Bonus rooms over garages usually need their kneewalls and floors sealed and insulated, often with foam.

We will measure your attic and send a written price. Get a free estimate