There are a lot of great things about living in Las Vegas, like non-stop entertainment and neighboring some of the nation's greatest national parks, but one thing few people love are the city's summer heat waves. During the summer, daytime temperatures frequently go above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. That's a ton of heat bearing down on your roof and, without proper attic insulation in Las Vegas, radiating into your attic and leading to sweltering temperatures of up to and sometimes even over 150 degrees Fahrenheit. 

And this heat doesn't stop at your attic. As heat builds up in your attic, the hot air will naturally seek cooler spaces. Homes without adequate insulation between the attic and the ceiling will find that this extreme heat will leak through the ceilings and into the rest of your home. This causes the interior temperature of your home to continually rise, automating your air conditioner to run longer in attempts to return your home to a more cool and comfortable level. This problem can be exaggerated in homes that have ductwork running through the attic as the intense heat of the un-insulated attic can warm up the conditioned air thereby causing your ducts to blow warm or temperate air. 

A small investment in improving your attic insulation in Las Vegas can make a significant difference in both your home's comfort and your utility bills. Most households will find that half of their entire energy bill goes to heating and cooling. Putting in attic insulation in Las Vegas helps reduce the amount of heat that can impact your interior. However, to be effective, it's important to both add insulation between your roof and the attic itself in addition to between the attic and the ceiling. Additionally, ensure that you insulate to the proper R-Values. In Las Vegas, that R-Value is R-30 for your attic and R-4.2 around any ductwork you have.

For more information about installing the right amount of attic insulation in Las Vegas, contact First Quality Roofing & Insulation today at 702.262.7847.