Attic Insulation Experts In Chicago
Our team at Perma-Seal offers professional attic insulation and air sealing services for Chicago and NW Indiana home and business owners. Take control of your home comfort today!
Why Attic Insulation Is Important In Chicago
Living in the Chicagoland area means dealing with both high and low temperatures at any given point, the comfort of your home heavily depends on how well it’s insulated, particularly in the attic. Attic insulation plays a pivotal role in maintaining a consistent temperature thought your home, reducing energy costs, and ensuring a comfortable living environment.
Our team at Perma-Seal has over 45 years of experience helping home and business owners in the Chicagoland protect their homes. Our experts have the training and equipment needed to properly insulate your home against all weather conditions.
Why Choose Perma-Seal for Your Attic Insulation Needs?
Expertise & Training:
Blown-in insulation is a modern, efficient method to insulate your attic. Perma-Seal’s team of experts, equipped with the latest tools and techniques, ensures a uniform application of insulation, filling even the hard-to-reach areas and gaps that might contribute to a drafty home. This method is known for its effectiveness in enhancing the energy efficiency of your home.
Comprehensive Air Sealing:
Air leaks in the attic can lead to significant energy loss and discomfort. Perma-Seal’s air sealing techniques are designed to identify and seal these leaks, ensuring that your home remains warm in winter and cool in summer, leading to increased energy-efficiency and a more comfortable living environment.
Tailored Solutions:
Understanding the unique architectural styles and weather patterns in Chicago, Perma-Seal offers customized attic insulation solutions. Each home is evaluated for its specific needs using blower-door testing and a variety of other methods, ensuring that our solution addresses the unique challenges of your home.
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Our Attic Insulation Service Process
Blower Door Testing
Blower door testing is a diagnostic method used to measure the airtightness of buildings. The process involves installing a powerful fan (the blower door) into the frame of an exterior door. Once activated, this fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows back into the house through unsealed cracks and openings, revealing the exact spots where your home is losing energy.
Clean Up & Air Sealing
The next step in the process is to remove the old insulation and begin air sealing cracks, openings, and other areas where air is escaping from your home. This step is crucial as removing the old insulation not only allows for access to these cracks and openings, but also allows us to start from scratch with a new bed of insulation for your home. This will enable us to use less material to gain the necessary insulation efficiency throughout your attic.
Blow-in New Insulation
Adding new blow-in insulation to your attic is the last step our team takes to improve the energy efficiency of the house. Our team typically blows in insulation that will bring your attic insulation rating up to R-49 or current code requirements for your home. This, coupled with our air sealing techniques, will keep your home comfortable and reduce your energy bills.
Save up to $2000 on your Insulation and Air Sealing Project
Nicor and People’s Gas provide generous rebates for customers who undertake air sealing and attic insulation improvements:
- Air Sealing: Receive a rebate of $500 per home. This service must be performed by a program-approved contractor to qualify.
- Attic Insulation: Eligible for a $400 rebate per home. To qualify, attic insulation projects must be completed after air sealing and performed by a program-approved contractor.
These enhancements can lead to:
- Improved home comfort during extreme temperatures.
- Reduced energy waste.
- Improved air quality inside your home
- Average energy bill savings of 15%.
Ask your Perma-Seal consultant how you can qualify for available rebates and save on your project.
The Benefits of Upgrading Your Attic Insulation with Perma-Seal
Improved Home Comfort:
Quality attic insulation by Perma-Seal ensures a consistent indoor temperature, eliminating cold drafts in winter and excessive heat in summer. Enjoy a more comfortable living space year-round.
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings:
Proper attic insulation reduces the strain on your heating and cooling systems, leading to lower energy consumption and significant cost savings on utility bills.
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality:
By reducing the influx of outdoor pollutants and allergens, attic insulation contributes to healthier indoor air quality, a benefit particularly important for families with allergies or respiratory issues.
Ice Dam Prevention:
Ensuring that your attic is properly insulated is one of the most effective ways to prevent ice dams from forming on your roof.
Better HVAC Performance:
In most cases, the reason your home does not stay at the temperature you set is not because of a faulty HVAC system. Poor insulation is most often the main cause of conditioned air loss and can cause temperature fluctuations throughout your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the code requirements for attic insulation in Chicago?
Attic insulation in Chicago must meet local and state building codes, which typically follow the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). As of the latest update, the recommended R-value for attic insulation in Chicago (Zone 5) is R-49 to R-60 to ensure optimal energy efficiency.
Source: International Code Council (ICC)
What is Blower Door Testing?
A blower door test measures the airtightness of a home by detecting air leaks that can cause energy loss and temperature inconsistencies. It helps homeowners identify problem areas that need air sealing before upgrading insulation.
We offer blower door testing as part of every free attic insulation inspection (a $450 value). Learn more about blower door testing.
Why is air sealing important?
Proper air sealing prevents conditioned air from escaping and blocks unwanted drafts, improving energy efficiency and indoor comfort. It also reduces moisture issues and prevents allergens from entering your home.
Why Is Removing your old insulation Important?
Attic insulation removal is important because old insulation can become compacted, contaminated, or fail to meet modern energy codes. Removing outdated material allows for proper air sealing, ensures new insulation performs effectively, and helps prevent mold, pests, and poor indoor air quality.
What type of insulation is best for attics?
The best insulation for your attic depends on your home’s needs and budget. Blown-in insulation is the most popular choice, and the type of insulation we install, for Chicago homes because it provides excellent coverage and meets code requirements.
Contact Us Today For Attic Insulation in Chicago
If you are looking to save money on your energy bills while making your home more comfortable during the winter and summer months, we can help. Our team at Perma-Seal offers professional attic insulation and air sealing services designed for your home or business. Contact our experts today by calling 800-421-7325 or click the button below to fill out our online contact form.