SuperAttic® insulation puts a continuous layer of rigid foam insulation directly beneath the rafters.
The top of the house is always a top priority in any effort to improve home energy efficiency. On cold winter days, we need to prevent interior warmth from escaping into the attic.
On hot summer days, extra protection in the roof or attic can prevent super-hot roof temperatures from reaching your living space.
Roof insulation or attic insulation, along with air sealing, can prevent rooms from getting too hot or too cold at different times of the year, while also reducing your heating and cooling expenses. But when is roof insulation preferable to attic insulation?
Is a large part of your attic floor used as storage space? Does your attic contain HVAC equipment like air handlers and ductwork? Do you plan to convert your attic to living space in the future? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, installing new insulation for the roof is a smart upgrade that will make your home more comfortable and less expensive to own.
Installing roof insulation brings your attic space within your home’s “building envelope,” the insulated shell that separates interior and exterior spaces. Instead of being cold in the winter or unpleasantly hot in the summer, a “conditioned” attic (an attic with roof insulation) will be at about the same temperature as the rest of your interior space.
Spray foam insulation is applied between rafters (below). Only a small application is required because the foam expands to fill the space.
Dr. Energy Saver is a leader in innovative roof insulation systems. Depending on your home’s design, your budget and other factors, one of our two roofing insulation systems will give you the comfort and energy savings you’re aiming for.
Option #1: The SuperAttic® system. SuperAttic® from Dr. Energy Saver is a unique roof insulation system that exploits the capabilities of SilverGlo® rigid foam insulation. By fastening thick SilverGlo™ panels to the underside of the rafters and against the gable-end framing, we create a continuous thermal barrier that also eliminates air leakage between interior and exterior.
Option #2: Spray foam insulation. A complex roof (with numerous ridges and valleys), or a roof framed with trusses rather than individual rafters isn’t suitable for SuperAttic treatment. Instead, we can install insulation in the form of spray polyurethane foam (SPF). SPF is created by blending two liquid compounds at a special application nozzle. The mixture immediately begins to foam, expanding to fill the spaces between rafters and sticking tenaciously to everything in its path. After a few minutes, the high R-value foam hardens to form a permanent layer of insulation that won’t allow air or water to pass through it. We understand some insulation installations are more difficult than others, such as installing loft ceiling insulation, but our experts are trained to overcome even the toughest obstacles.
Dr. Energy Saver has an innovative, affordable roof insulation solution ready for your house, including your roof, attic and other parts of the home. To start saving money and making your home more comfortable, contact Dr. Energy Saver today to learn more about the benefits of installing attic roof insulation or other types of home insulation.
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