What is Ceiling Insulation?

A home with a properly insulated ceiling will be warmer in cold weather and cooler in warm weather. Nearly half of the heat that is lost in a home is lost through the ceiling, and a properly insulated ceiling prevents the heat of the sun from penetrating your home in the summer. Adding ceiling insulation is an economical way to make your home more comfortable and lower your utility bills. There are a variety of types of ceiling insulation available. You can choose loose fill insulation, which is poured or blown into the attic, or batt insulation, which is rolled into place. Loose fill insulation requires that you first go into your attic and cover all fans, vents or recessed lighting that may be in the ceiling. Once you have taken the time to cover these areas, loose fill insulation is easy to install. It makes a good choice for ceiling insulation if the roof of your attic is low or your attic contains many cross beams or other obstructions that would make working in the attic ...  more