Attic Insulation

Insulation Services

The heat in your Texas home is a moving force that will always flow to colder pockets. Warm air from your furnace, boiler, or heat pump escapes through cracks, heading toward cooler areas until there is no longer a temperature difference.

In the summer, heat flows directly from the outdoors into your air conditioned home.

Insulation is a protective barrier to prevent heat from leaving or entering your [city-1] home. It keeps you comfortable and helps control your climate. Insulation maintains the indoor temperature, reduces outdoor noise levels, and protects your indoor air quality (IAQ) from outside pollutants.

Lonestar Comfort Services is a trusted name in Texas for providing quality insulation services that fit your needs and budget. Our home insulation audit can pinpoint drafty areas where heat can escape your home. We’ll recommend insulation choices that provide high energy efficiency, cost savings, reduced allergies, and noise reduction.

Our experienced experts will guide you in selecting the option best suited for your home and lifestyle. Call us today for a free consultation, and be sure to ask about our fast and convenient financing options.

Insulation Services in Texas

A well-insulated home is a money saver. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notes that adding insulation to attics, floors, and crawl spaces can reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 20 percent.

At the same time, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) estimates that approximately 90 percent of U.S. homes are under-insulated. Schedule an appointment with Lonestar Comfort Services today to learn how adding insulation can help create a healthy home.

Why Re-Insulate?

Your older home might have a lot of charm—but let’s face it, things can get drafty. Prior to 1980, building codes for home insulation were practically nonexistent. Here are a few telltale signs that re-insulation will help:

• Rooms feel hot and stuffy in the summer

• You feel drafts in some rooms

• Your furnace runs nonstop in the winter

• Your allergies flare up inside your home

Re-insulation adds comfort to your day and cost savings on your Texas heating and cooling bills. Our team at Lonestar Comfort Services will air seal and insulate your [city-1] home so that it can ventilate properly, keep out pollutants, and improve your indoor air quality.

We take great care in our craftsmanship and will show you beforehand how we plan to proceed.

Where to start? The most effective places to re-insulate in an existing home are the attic, crawl spaces, basement, and exterior walls. Doing so will add more comfort and lower your energy bills.

Your attic can make or break your home comfort here in [city-2].

A well-insulated attic adds another layer of protection from our fluctuating outdoor temperatures. It also prevents heat inside your home from escaping.

On the flip side, a poorly insulated attic drives up your energy costs. Heating and cooling account for 50 percent or more of the energy used in most homes. The two leading causes of energy waste are air leakage and inadequate insulation.

At Lonestar Comfort Services, we specialize in insulation services for homes and businesses of all shapes and sizes in Texas. We can retrofit insulation in your existing home or insulate new home construction.

Why Should I Insulate My Attic?

Most attics are unfinished storage spaces. They’re also the perfect place to start saving money. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the average homeowner can save up to 11 percent on their total energy costs by air sealing and adding insulation in their attics.

A poorly insulated attic forces your heating and cooling equipment to work that much harder to maintain a set temperature. An overworked HVAC system costs more to run. You’re letting money escape through the cracks, and you’re compromising your equipment’s efficiency.

Well-insulated attic space protects your indoor air quality (IAQ) and your health. It creates a barrier that prevents outdoor pollutants from entering your home—a priority here in Texas. Air sealing covers holes that could allow for moisture buildup and encourage mold growth.

Air Sealing Your [city-2] Attic

Air seal first, then insulate. The two go hand-in-hand to protect your attic from drafts, infestation, and moisture buildup.

Air sealing closes any holes or cracks in your attic. A professional energy audit by our team at Lonestar Comfort Services will pinpoint any vulnerable spots. From there, we can close them up.

Gaps in your attic do not ventilate your home properly because you have zero control over how much air leaves or enters. Those leaks will drive up your energy bills and compromise your air quality. Air sealing is a wise investment.

Combining air sealing with insulation keeps you comfortable, saves energy, reduces outside noise, and improves indoor air quality.

Your primary spots to air seal include:

• Around attics windows
• Around any pipes, exhaust fans, or air ducts
• Around chimneys and flues

What Kind of Attic Insulation Is Best?

Typically, loose-fill or batt insulation is used for attic space. Spray foam is always an excellent option—but also more expensive. Cellulose and fiberglass are your most common choices. Remember to look at the R-Value—the higher the value means better insulation.

Work with our professionals to decide how much insulation is needed and which type works best in your home. Remember to do your prep work by air sealing all gaps and holes. Look for discoloration or any signs of a roof leak.

Planning a do-it-yourself (DIY) job? Be sure to wear protective clothing, gloves, and goggles. Here are a few other installation tips:

1. Start from the perimeter and work toward the door or hatch. That way, you avoid trampling over the insulation you just installed.
2. Always cover the tops of the ceiling joists. Insulate all exterior walls, knee walls, and rafters.
3. Be sure to shower after you’re finished for the day to remove fibers from your skin.

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation sets the gold standard. It keeps out the elements (including moisture), creates an airtight seal, and is environmentally friendly. Spray foam sets quickly and is easy to apply. It has an advantage over other forms of insulation because it can fill tight crevices.

Homes insulated with spray foam enjoy better protection against mold and mildew. It also creates a natural sound barrier so you can enjoy your quiet time.

Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is a great option for just about anywhere—exterior walls, floors, ceilings, attics, basements, and other areas of your [city-1] home. You commonly find it in blanket form, called batts. Homebuilders love fiberglass because it is easy to use and poses no fire threat. Plus, it is a terrific thermal insulator. Fiberglass is made from fine glass particles and can be a skin and lung irritant, so always wear protective clothing and eyewear if you plan to install it.

Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose is loose-fill or blown-in insulation, typically made from recycled paper products. It offers a sound solution for insulating existing finished areas in your home or irregularly shaped areas. It is relatively inexpensive and is usually treated with borates that repel insects and vermin. Plus, it is treated with fire retardants to meet federal and state fire safety guidelines.

Retrofit Insulation

Chances are, that older home you just moved into is not well-insulated. Retrofit insulation refers to retrofitting your home with insulation. Your home may have too many drafty spots or air leaks—or your energy bills keep going up. Those are signs you may want to consider re-insulating your home. Sometimes, more than one type of insulation material is necessary.

Our team at Lonestar Comfort Services specializes in retrofitting insulation. We can retrofit homes of all sizes and shapes. Call us today for a free estimate.

Choosing Insulation for Your [city-1] Home

Here are a few factors to consider when choosing insulation:

What is R-value?

The R-value indicates how well insulation material can reduce heat flow between the inside and outside of your home. For example, the value R-30 means it takes approximately 30 minutes for the heat to radiate through that insulation. The greater the R-value, the more the heat flow is reduced.

Why is spray foam insulation unique?

Spray foam insulation can expand and tightly fill any difficult crevices in your home. It creates an airtight seal, giving it an extremely high resistance value. It offers the perfect solution to protect your home if you live in a colder climate.

What are the differences between open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation?

These different types of spray foam insulation each has their advantages. Open-cell foam is a much more flexible option for insulating those hard-to-reach nooks or crannies. Closed-cell foam is much more rigid and stable. It’s perfect for tight spaces and can add to the structural integrity of any wall. Plus, it helps prevent water and moisture from getting inside your home.

What are the benefits of spray foam insulation in Texas?

• Thermal resistance—enjoy lower heating and cooling costs. Spray foam fills gaps and voids to create a barrier that prevents energy loss. It also provides a superior R-value.

• Moisture barrier—controls moisture to help prevent mold, mildew, and bacterial growth. Plus, it keeps out dust and other pollutants to maintain a healthy indoor air quality (IAQ).

• Air barrier—creates a seamless insulated barrier to reduce outside noises.

Our licensed experts at Lonestar Comfort Services can show you how a detailed thermographic scan of your home can illustrate your home’s heat distribution and illuminate areas to reinforce.

Can the type of insulation I choose affect my health?

Poorly installed insulation can lead to itchy eyes, a skin rash, or create unpleasant odors that make it difficult to breathe comfortably. You can rest assured that our experienced installers at [company name] never rush a job or try to force the insulation into the wrong area.

Some types of insulation should not be used in damp crawl spaces, for example, because they will not cure properly. That can lead to extended periods of off-gassing. Our professionals will always install the right product to fit the environment.

Call Us Today for Insulation Advice!

Our team at Lonestar Comfort Services can answer all your questions about insulating your home in Castroville, TX, or the surrounding areas. Call us today at 830-538-9450 or request service online. We’re the experts in keeping families safe and comfortable.