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Insulation

Attic blown-in, spray foam, radiant barrier, air sealing.

What to look for

What to look for

  • Attic insulation below the top of the joists
  • Rooms that are hot upstairs and cold downstairs
  • Ice on AC ducts in the attic
  • Power bills well above your neighbors'
Call a pro when

Call a pro when

  • Spray foam
  • Radiant barrier
  • Whole-attic blown-in

Need a pro for this?

What we'll ask you first
  1. Attic, walls or both?
  2. Is the upstairs much hotter than downstairs?
  3. Do you know what's up there now?

Have these ready and the call takes two minutes.

Do it yourself

Rather do it yourself?

Air-seal the attic hatch and top plates

Steps
  1. Weatherstrip the attic hatch and add a foam board on top.
  2. Foam gaps around pipes and wires where they enter the attic.
  3. Insulate recessed light cans only if they're IC-rated.
Our picks
Budget
Expanding foam 2-pack
approx. $12
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Best overall
Attic stair insulation cover
approx. $50
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Premium
Thermal camera for phone
approx. $200
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