There are so many great reasons to call for attic blown in insulation in Las Vegas. Blown in insulation makes your home more comfortable both in the summer and winter, improves the efficiency of your HVAC system, and doubles as a moisture barrier. However, to get the most out of this superior type of insulation, it's integral to ensure it's properly installed.

We absolutely recommend connecting with your local roofing experts for this job to ensure everything is appropriately covered and sealed. But for all those interested in the process itself, check out the following steps of attic blown in insulation in Las Vegas:

1. Determine your desired brand and R-Value.  Just as you wouldn't want to under-insulate your home, over-insulating is also to be avoided. Different climates require different levels, or R-Values, of insulation due to the amount of their weather variances. Nevada is a unique state in that most areas are classified between Zone 5 and 7, requiring anywhere between R-38 to the highest level of insulation, R-50. However, Las Vegas is considered a bit more temperate and is in Zone 3, with the recommendations of R-30 to R-38.
2. Determine how much blown in insulation will be needed. Your roofing technician will use a special series of calculations to determine how much attic blown in insulation in Las Vegas your home will need.
3. Install ventilation chutes.  Next, a roofer will go through your attic and staple special vent chutes underneath the eaves (these are the edges where the outside wall meets the attic roof). These vents will ensure your home gets proper ventilation to prevent moisture build up.
4. Isolate any heat sources.  While attic blown in insulation in Las Vegas contains certain flame retardant properties, for optimum safety it's best to ensure cellulose doesn't come into direct contact with any major heat sources. This includes furnace flues, chimneys, and any recessed lights that protrude through the uppermost ceiling. Instead, either sheet metal or similar fireproof material should be used to create a barrier and these components must be air sealed with a high temperature caulk.
5. Set up the blowing machine.  A specialized blowing machine must be used to accurately install blown in insulation in Las Vegas. Your roofing contractor will set it up according to its specific manufacturer's instructions and then do a final walk thru to ensure all is ready.
6. Blow in the insulation!  Finally, the hose will be held parallel and the machine turned on. Blown in insulation will be installed from the furthest wall (always in the direction of the joists) and then worked towards the center. This will continue until the entire attic floor has been covered to the correct and desired depth. Once this is done, care will be given to ensure the top of the walls and all low places have been accurately filled.

For more information about attic blown in insulation in Las Vegas, or to schedule installation, contact your local roofing experts at First Quality Roofing.