Arizona is finally starting to cool down. After months of triple-digit temperatures, homeowners are opening the doors, spending more time outside, and giving their air conditioners a much-needed break.
But there’s something important you shouldn’t forget just because the summer heat is fading:
Your attic insulation.
Fall is actually one of the best times to inspect and upgrade your attic insulation. The brutal summer may be over, but another Arizona summer will be here before you know it—and the condition of your attic can make a major difference in how comfortable and efficient your home is.
Summer May Have Exposed a Problem
Think back to July and August.
Was your air conditioner running constantly? Did certain rooms stay warmer than others? Did your electric bill climb higher than expected? Did the second floor feel noticeably hotter?
Your attic insulation could be part of the problem.
When an attic doesn’t have enough insulation, heat can transfer into the living space below. Your AC then has to work harder and longer to maintain the temperature you want.
Instead of waiting until next summer to discover the same problem again, fall gives you the opportunity to address it now.
Take a Look Inside Your Attic
One of the easiest warning signs is visible right in front of you.
If you can clearly see the framing or ceiling joists throughout large portions of your attic because the insulation is too shallow, it may be time to add insulation.
Older insulation may also be uneven, compressed, disturbed or settled over the years. Some areas may have considerably less protection than others.
At Active Shield Insulation, we can inspect your attic and determine what you actually have before recommending additional insulation.
We don’t believe homeowners should pay for insulation they don’t need.
Why We Use Johns Manville Climate Pro® Fiberglass
At Active Shield Insulation, we use Johns Manville Climate Pro® blown-in fiberglass insulation for attic applications.
Blown-in fiberglass can provide consistent coverage across an attic, including areas that can be difficult to reach with traditional batt insulation. When properly installed, it creates an effective thermal barrier between your attic and the conditioned space below.
For many Arizona homes, we recommend bringing attic insulation to approximately R-38, depending on the existing insulation and construction of the home.
The goal isn’t simply to put more material in your attic.
The goal is to put the right amount of quality insulation where your home needs it.
Don’t Forget About Air Leaks
Insulation is only part of the equation.
Small penetrations and gaps around electrical wiring, plumbing and other attic openings can allow conditioned air to escape into the attic.
That’s why when we’re working in an attic, we also inspect for minor accessible air leaks and seal them when appropriate as part of our service.
Good insulation combined with proper air sealing can help your home maintain its indoor temperature more efficiently.
Prepare Now Instead of Waiting for 110°
Every summer, homeowners start thinking about insulation when their house becomes uncomfortable and their electric bill arrives.
By then, the Arizona heat is already here.
Fall gives you a chance to get ahead of it.
Upgrade your attic during the cooler months and your home can be better prepared when temperatures begin climbing again next spring and summer.
Arizona Born. Family Built.
Active Shield Insulation is a local, family-owned and operated Arizona company.
We’re a father-and-son business built around something simple: quality work, fair pricing and treating people’s homes the way we’d want our own homes treated.
We provide residential and commercial insulation services, including blown-in fiberglass, batt insulation, insulation removal and air sealing.
Active Shield Insulation
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
ROC #367091
Free estimates available.
Visit ActiveShieldInsulation.com or call 602-460-5661.
Don’t wait for the Arizona heat to remind you what’s missing above your ceiling. Prepare your attic now—and be ready for next summer.
