Attic Capping

Attic capping is the process of adding additional insulation on top of existing insulation in your attic assembly. Below are some before and after pictures of attic capping projects. Why is attic capping necessary? Most attics are under insulated, insulated poorly, or both!

As heat rises in your home, your attic insulation is tasked with keeping as much of that heat as possible in your living space. Without proper R-Value, or with gaps and cracks in your insulation; a good portion of your heat ends up in the attic and going through your roof. This not only leads to high energy bills, but can also cause roof damage through ice dams. Ice dams form when the heat from your home escapes into the attic and to your roof. This heat melts the snow, which then (as water) makes its way down your roof to the eave. Here icicles form. This ice eventually works its up the roof creating a “dam” that can hold water. This water can then work its way under the shingles causing serious water damage to your roof, attic, and potentially ceiling.

This can all be prevented with attic capping. During this process we first ensure adequate ventilation is established in the attic. We then install blown-in insulation directly on top of your existing insulation. This brings the R-Value up while also filling in any gaps and cracks between your insulation. The end result. Cheaper energy bills and longer life expectancy for your roof!