[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/blog\/how-attic-insulation-helps-in-warmer-weather\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/blog\/how-attic-insulation-helps-in-warmer-weather\/","headline":"How Attic Insulation Helps in Warmer Weather","name":"How Attic Insulation Helps in Warmer Weather","description":"You probably know that attic insulation keeps your house warm in winter. It traps the heat, keeping it from escaping so your home stays comfortable. But did you realize that insulation helps during the summer, too? If you\u2019re struggling with the heat, you might have an insulation problem. New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc. tells […]","datePublished":"2020-09-29","dateModified":"2025-02-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/author\/njsiding\/#Person","name":"Andrew Sciacca","url":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/author\/njsiding\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4afc4160086f7bad2818e23ee4b094a7c0880439286ca7e407ab3af917b28246?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4afc4160086f7bad2818e23ee4b094a7c0880439286ca7e407ab3af917b28246?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"New Jersey Siding & Windows","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/njsw-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/njsw-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/NJSW-attic-insulation-in-warmer-weather.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/NJSW-attic-insulation-in-warmer-weather.jpg","height":600,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/blog\/how-attic-insulation-helps-in-warmer-weather\/","about":["Blog"],"wordCount":610,"keywords":["Insulation"],"articleBody":"You probably know that attic insulation keeps your house warm in winter. It traps the heat, keeping it from escaping so your home stays comfortable. But did you realize that insulation helps during the summer, too? If you\u2019re struggling with the heat, you might have an insulation problem. New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc. tells you why there\u2019s so much hot air coming from your attic and how high-quality insulation can stop it.Why Is Your Attic Hot?Do you ever open your attic\u2019s hatch only to be greeted by a gust of hot air? Attics are notorious for their ability to collect heat in summer. One of the reasons your attic is so hot is ventilation. Attics are built with several kinds of vents to push hot air out and make room for cooler air. Unfortunately, many attics don\u2019t have enough of them to properly ventilate such a large space.Another problem can be a lack of insulation. It\u2019s easy to assume powerful insulation will make the heat problem worse. After all, it traps hot air in the winter \u2013 wouldn\u2019t it do the same thing during the summer? In fact, it\u2019s the other way around. Good insulation will help keep your attic cool by keeping the heat from entering your home in the first place.\u00a0 Ideally, your attic should be the same temperature as the outside temperature.The Problem with Hot AtticsA hot attic might not seem like an immediate problem. It\u2019s not part of the rest of your home, so as long as you keep it sealed off, its heat shouldn\u2019t affect you, right? Unfortunately, this isn\u2019t true. Anything stored in your attic can be affected by the heat, including heat-sensitive pipes, ductwork, and valuable items. It also reduces the efficiency of equipment and wiring. They work twice as hard to do the same job and, as a result, their lives are shortened.Your attic is also an integral part of keeping your home cool overall. When your attic overheats, cool air from the living space will try to move to a warmer area, thus affecting the temperature in your home. Any exposed pipes and ductwork will also get hot and transfer heat into your home. As the overall home temperature increases, so do your energy bills, and you\u2019ll find yourself paying more to keep your home cool and comfortable.How Does Insulation Help?To answer that question, it\u2019s important to understand how heat transfer works. When you go outside in the sun, you can probably feel its heat on your skin. It\u2019s the same for your roof. The sun\u2019s radiation beats down on your home and heats the attic. That hotness is then conducted through the rafters and studs into your attic and the rest of your home\u2019s structure.Insulation, or more specifically a radiant heat barrier. can stop this process by sealing off the rafters and studs. As radiant heat passes through your roof, it\u2019ll get reflected by the barrier. As a result, your attic won\u2019t heat up as quickly. In combination with ventilation, your new insulation will keep your attic cool and your energy bills low.Replace Attic InsulationAttics are notorious for overheating, but yours doesn\u2019t have to be that way. Get in touch with a contractor today to upgrade your attic insulation. At New Jersey Siding & Windows, Inc., we serve North Jersey with attic insulation replacements and other home improvement services. We\u2019ll coat your attic with high-quality eShield insulation to stop hot air coming from your attic. Contact us to learn more."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Attic Insulation Helps in Warmer Weather","item":"https:\/\/www.newjerseywindow.com\/blog\/how-attic-insulation-helps-in-warmer-weather\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]