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Benefits Of An Attic Ventilation Inspection

June 10, 2019 by Chad Muth

The benefits of an attic ventilation inspection can help identify opportunities to help you save money on your energy bills.

When your rooms are stuffy or humid, you can tell you lack ventilation. In these cases, you can open the window or turn on the ceiling fan and your problem is fixed.

Lack of attic ventilation can be elusive when it’s located in the attic. After all, you rarely go up there. And when you do, it’s usually only for a short time. But when you leave, problems persist.

Effects of poor attic ventilation include:

Structural damage of floors/walls/joists
Increased ice damming on your roof
Mold and rust from excess moisture
Lowered energy efficiency

If your attic isn’t properly insulated and ventilated, the amount you will spend on heating and cooling will be much higher.

On a hot 90-degree summer day, the temperature of an improperly ventilated attic can peak at 160 degrees. That heat continually radiates down into your home. This will make your air conditioner work harder in the summer.

Hot, moist air will also prematurely age roofing materials. How? Condensation will form in the attic. This will lead to mold and mildew growth.

If you think your attic is a problem area, call the Columbus, Ohio professionals, Muth and Company Roofing, for an energy efficiency inspection.

An energy efficiency inspection from Muth and Company Roofing service includes the following:

Calculating the R-value of your existing attic insulation.
Examining the exhaust and intake attic ventilation system.
Inspecting exhaust and intake vents for obstructions.
Checking all other fans and vents to make sure they are working properly.
Ensuring gable vents are properly screened or closed off.
Inspecting ceiling can lights for proper protection in the attic.

After the attic ventilation inspection, our Muth and Company Roofing team will present you with a complete report.

This will include recommendations for improvements that will help your home stay cooler in summer, warmer in winter and extend the life of your roof.

Start saving on monthly energy costs. Call the Columbus, OH roofing professionals Muth and Company today at (614) 882-0900 to schedule your complete attic efficiency inspection. We’re the Columbus, OH roofing contractors homeowners and business owners have trusted since 1992.

4 Reasons Attic Insulation Is Best Left to Professional Roofing Companies

March 18, 2019 by Chad Muth

If your home is lacking in the insulation department, insulating the attic should be at the top of your home maintenance to-do list, no matter the time of year.

Before you know it, spring will be here, followed by the heat and humidity of summer. If your home isn’t well-insulated, you’re going to end up paying too much for summer air conditioning AND winter heating AND bills.

Why You Should Choose a Professional for Installation of Insulation

If you experience high utility costs due to an insufficient amount of attic insulation, there’s a very easy remedy: install more insulation. Rather than doing it yourself, however, it’s best that installation be left to professional roofers for four important reasons.

1) Varying insulation standards

It’s important to install the correct type of attic insulation and the proper amount. Because of the way building standards and minimum requirements for insulation differ between Ohio counties, as a homeowner, it can be hard to know exactly what your home requires. At Muth & Company Roofing, it’s our job to stay current on the insulation requirements for every county we serve, so we have the know-how to determine exactly how much insulation your attic needs.

2) Prep work can be complicated

Before beginning any attic insulation project, it’s important to first do some prep work. In most cases, this involves working with soffits, bath fans and other electrical components that can pose a challenge to inexperienced DIYers. For this reason, working with attic insulation is best left to the pros.

3) Attics can be dangerous

From nails protruding from the roof sheathing to floorboards that aren’t secure, an attic can be a hazardous place if you don’t know what to look out for.

4) Insulation can be hard on the body

Fiberglass insulation can easily irritate the skin and respiratory system, so care must be taken when installing it. The Muth team has years of experience working in attics, on rooftops and everywhere in between. We know which equipment to use and precautions to take to ensure our safety when installing insulation.

Call the Pros for an Attic Insulation Estimate!

If you need an attic inspection to determine the condition of your insulation, contact Muth & Company, one of Columbus’s leading roofing companies. Call (614) 882-0900 or contact us online today. We’ll conduct a thorough inspection and provide you with solutions.

Our Top 5 Fall Roof Maintenance Guidelines

October 1, 2018 by Chad Muth

“Prevention is the best medicine” is as true in roofing as it is in healthcare. The highly trained roofers at Muth & Company Roofing are always happy to assist you with any roofing need, but we also want to help you save money where we can. That’s why we highly recommend routine roof maintenance that includes a yearly roof inspection. [Read more…]

Save Money This Winter by Adding Attic Insulation Now

September 19, 2018 by Chad Muth

With summer wrapping up and nights starting to get cooler, now is the time to start thinking about getting your home ready for colder weather. If you’re dreading the thought of high heating bills this winter, there is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to lower them: increasing the amount of insulation in your attic. [Read more…]

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Attic Insulation

February 5, 2018 by Chad Muth

As winter drags on and utility bills grow ever higher, smart homeowners start to look for ways to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. One of the quickest and easiest ways to save on energy costs is to upgrade your attic insulation. The problem many homeowners run into, however, is not knowing which type of insulation works best for their situation. To make it a little easier, here some pros and cons of the most commonly-used types of insulation. [Read more…]

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