{"id":3471,"date":"2020-06-10T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/how-to-tell-if-your-attic-is-under-insulated\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T11:47:35","slug":"how-to-tell-if-your-attic-is-under-insulated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/how-to-tell-if-your-attic-is-under-insulated\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell if Your Attic Is Under-Insulated"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to ENERGY STAR\u00ae, around 90% of American homes are under-insulated. More specifically, the attic is often found as one of the most commonly under-insulated areas in a home. In this post, reputable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roofing contractor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bone Dry Roofing shares tips on how you can tell if your attic is under-insulated. We also discuss one of the best insulation products that you can use in your home.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Signs of Poor Insulation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some signs of under-insulation that you should look out for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Uneven Heating and Cooling<\/strong> \u2013 If your home can&#8217;t seem to cool down during summer and warm up during winter, this can be due to poor attic insulation. In some cases, it may also be caused by poor air sealing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Uncomfortable Temperatures<\/strong> \u2013 Because your home is incapable of staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter, this can cause you to experience uncomfortable temperatures in your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>High Energy Bills<\/strong> \u2013 An under-insulated attic can force your HVAC system to work harder and longer than necessary. Consuming more energy, the system will naturally cause your heating and cooling bills to rise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note that inadequate attic insulation can also lead to roofing problems. Over time, drafts and condensation may damage certain components of your roof system. In this case, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/roofing\/repair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roof repair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What You Should Know About the ProCat<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00ae <\/span> System<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re shopping for insulation products, Owens Corning ProCat\u00ae Loosefill Fiberglas\u2122 Insulation is one of the top choices on the market. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/dcpd6wotaa0mb.cloudfront.net\/mdms\/dms\/Residential%20Insulation\/10021097\/10021097-ProCat-Homeowner-Sell-Sheet.pdf?v=1577934197000\">ProCat system<\/a>, you&#8217;ll experience a high level of thermal performance, which can help to make your home more comfortable and quiet. This advanced insulation system means you&#8217;ll have more consistency in the temperature of your home, room to room, giving you a more comfortable home overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone Dry Roofing is one of the largest roofing companies in the Midwest. Apart from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/roofing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roof replacement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we also have expertise in insulation, masonry, and gutters and downspouts. Call 877-BONE-DRY or fill out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/lexington\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to ENERGY STAR\u00ae, around 90% of American homes are under-insulated. 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