One of your home's best defenses against cold air and harsh Michigan temperatures is solid insulation in your attic. No insulation — or poorly installed traditional insulation — can create a slew of problems. Professionally applied spray foam throughout your attic helps you avoid them all.
Signs Your Attic Insulation Is Failing
Your attic sits directly between your living space and the most extreme temperatures your home faces. When it's under-insulated, you'll notice it — in your comfort and on your utility bills. Common problems caused by missing or poorly installed attic insulation include:
- Heating & AC units working longer and harder than normal
- Extreme cold or hot temperature swings from room to room
- Condensation, mildew & mold growth
- A perfect environment for pests and other vermin
Spray foam expands into every gap between rafters and around penetrations, creating a continuous air-sealed thermal barrier that traditional insulation simply can't match.
Benefits of Attic Spray Foam Insulation
Stable Temperatures
Eliminate the extreme hot and cold swings that make upstairs rooms unbearable in summer and freezing in winter.
Less HVAC Strain
Stop your furnace and air conditioner from working longer and harder than they should — extending equipment life and cutting bills.
Condensation Control
An air-sealed attic prevents the condensation that leads to mildew and mold growth.
Pest Deterrent
Sealed gaps and voids remove the entry points and nesting conditions pests and vermin love.
Tax Credits
Attic insulation upgrades can qualify for the 25C tax credit — claim 30% of material costs, up to $1,200 per year.
Experienced Installers
25+ years of experience and over 1 million sq ft of foam applied by an SPFA-member contractor.
Complete Home Insulation, One Contractor
The attic is the best place to start, but heat escapes anywhere air can move. We also insulate basements & crawl spaces, whole homes & new construction, and apartments & condos — plus batt & blown-in insulation where it makes sense. Learn more about how spray foam insulation works, or see the Michigan communities we serve.
Attic Insulation FAQs
Why is attic insulation so important in Michigan?
One of your home's best defenses against cold air and extreme temperatures is solid insulation in your attic. Without it, your heating and AC units work longer and harder than normal, you experience extreme hot and cold temperature swings, and conditions become perfect for condensation, mildew, mold and pests.
Is spray foam better than traditional attic insulation?
Poorly installed traditional insulation can create a slew of problems. Professionally applied spray foam expands to seal every gap and crevice in the attic, creating an air-tight thermal barrier that blown-in or batt products alone can't match. For a budget-friendly alternative, we also install batt and blown-in insulation.
Does attic spray foam help with mold and pests?
Yes. By sealing air leaks and controlling condensation, spray foam removes the moisture that mildew and mold need to grow — and closes off the gaps and voids that make attics a perfect environment for pests and other vermin.
Can attic insulation qualify for a tax credit?
Yes. Under the federal 25C tax credit you can claim 30% of insulation material costs — up to $1,200 per year — for energy efficiency upgrades through December 31, 2032. Ask us for details when you get your free estimate.