Blown in attic insulation in Wichita Falls
Fiberglass or cellulose blown to the recommended depth across your attic floor. The most affordable upgrade for summer heat and winter cold.
The lowest cost way to a more comfortable home
Blown in insulation is loose fiberglass or cellulose fed through a hose and spread over the attic floor. Since it is loose, it fills in around joists, wiring and corners and forms one even layer with no seams.
Plenty of homes in Wichita Falls, Burkburnett and Iowa Park have attic insulation that went in many years ago and has packed down. Some have bare patches where a cable installer or repair crew walked through. Bringing that attic back to full depth is usually the least expensive upgrade that makes a real difference, and it helps twice a year: in the long stretch of 100 degree days and again when winter cold settles in.
Wichita County is in climate zone 3. For this zone, ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 in an uninsulated attic, or adding R-38 if you already have 3 to 4 inches.
- Depth rulers placed so you can check the finished depth
- Fiberglass or cellulose, with the pros and cons laid out
- Air sealing of the biggest attic leaks before we blow
- Eave baffles that keep soffit vents open
- Free inspection and a written price before we start
Fiberglass or cellulose?
| Blown fiberglass | Cellulose | |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Spun glass fibers | Recycled paper with fire retardant |
| Insulation per inch | About R-2.2 to R-2.7 | About R-3.2 to R-3.8 |
| Depth for the same R-value | Deeper | Shallower |
| Air movement | More air passes through | Denser, slows air a bit more |
| If a roof leaks | Does not hold water | Soaks it up and dries slowly |
Both work well here. Cellulose packs a little denser, which helps on windy days. Fiberglass shrugs off water better, which matters if your roof has taken hail and you are not sure every spot is tight. We will talk through which suits your attic.
Is your attic running thin?
You can see the joists
If the tops of the ceiling joists are showing, there is not enough insulation.
Hot ceilings in summer
A ceiling that feels warm on a July afternoon is passing attic heat into the room.
Cold rooms in winter
If some rooms never warm up when a front blows through, the attic above them may be bare.
Packed down or patchy
Old insulation flattens with age and gets pushed around by anyone working in the attic.
Most attics are done in a day
Check the attic
We measure what is up there and look for leak stains, pests and gaps.
Seal and baffle
The worst air leaks get sealed and baffles go in at the eaves.
Blow it in
Insulation goes down evenly to the depth on your estimate.
Check and clean
Depth rulers confirm the result and we clean around the attic hatch.
What blown in insulation costs
For most existing homes, blown in is the cheapest way to add attic R-value. The size of the attic, how much depth you need, fiberglass or cellulose, and whether damaged insulation has to come out first all shape the total.
Every attic gets a written price after a free inspection. See what affects insulation cost.
Blown in insulation questions
Can you add new insulation over the old?
- Yes, if the old layer is dry and clean.
- Insulation soaked by a roof leak or fouled by rodents should come out first.
How deep is R-38?
- Roughly 12 to 16 inches, depending on the product.
- We go by the manufacturer’s chart and mark the depth.
Does it help in winter?
- Yes. It slows heat loss through the ceiling just as it slows heat gain in summer.
Will it make a mess inside?
- No. The hose runs from the truck to the attic, and we cover the floor under the hatch.
How long does it take?
- A few hours for most homes.
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