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Attic insulation is an often-overlooked upgrade to a home that can drastically improve the energy efficiency, yet many people do not consider the cost-effective aspects when analyzing home improvement ideas.

When comparing a brand new, flashy granite countertop to attic insulation that no one will ever see, most homeowners will opt for the visible choice. However, adding a few inches of insulation throughout the attic will maximize energy usage in a big way! With a 20-inch base of attic insulation, homeowners can anticipate huge money savings year-round, on both heating and cooling bills. This is because a correctly insulated attic will help normalize temperature by maintaining cooler temperatures throughout the hotter months.

Up to 40% of heat loss through the home is through attics that are not insulated suitably, mainly because heat can escape when attics are not properly maintained. Most homes in the United States (about 90%!!!) are under-insulated, causing many people to squander power and money every month!

Call Excel Roofing today to set up a time for us to come out and present you with a no-obligation free estimate for attic insulation.

During the process of searching for the best roofing repair company in Denver, Excel Roofing’s repair department can provide the quality that consumers in Denver have come to expect over the past 19 years. For every roof repair need, Excel is the best choice here in the Denver area. Roofing repair is a fickle industry that can become inundated with scam artists, especially in markets like Denver, so it is imperative to choose the only company that can fully meet the roofing repair needs of the Front Range community. In this region of the country, wind and hail damage can cause destruction to homes quickly, and disreputable companies often take the money for roof repairs without ever completing the work.

At Excel Roofing, we do not ask for payment until the roofing repair is complete. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and we will not settle for sub-par workmanship, materials, or customer service. This is one way that a consumer can feel confident that he or she has chosen the right company to complete their roofing repair in the Denver area. We also provide client satisfaction surveys for each customer in the Denver area, including roofing repair customers, so that we can make certain the customer receives the highest quality of service and product as promised. Many roofers in the Denver metro area will not even speak to customers about repairs because they want to concentrate their efforts on more profitable projects.

At Excel Roofing, repairs have become an important part of maintaining a customer base that knows we will continue to serve our greatest asset- our customers. One thing that consumers can do to ensure that they are choosing the best roofing repair company in the Denver area is to check reviews. Websites exist throughout the Internet for consumers in the Denver area to get genuine feedback from customers who have had a roof repaired by Excel Roofing. When looking for the best roofing repair company in the Denver area, there is no need to look any further than Tom Martino’s Referralist. This site displays Excel Roofing in good standing since the inception of the list. Because roofing repair here in Denver is such a saturated market, we at Excel Roofing consistently strive to prove to our customers that we will always meet their needs in the best way possible.

Just like we tell our roof replacement customers, our roofing repair clients can always “Expect the Very Best!”

It’s hard to believe now, but up until the mid 1970’s, Denver home builders thought the cost of insulation was not worth the money.  Their reasoning was that energy was so cheap, it just wasn’t worth the expense to spend a lot on insulation.  Because of this, most homes built during the 1970’s and before are drafty energy wasters. We now know that a highly insulated home is cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter, and saves energy and money every month in Colorado.

Did you know that insulation has the fastest payback of any home improvement? Typically, we see homeowners lowering their utility bills 10-30%.  On average, this usually means that the investment for the upgraded insulation pays for itself within three years.  The beautiful thing is that after this time period, this cash is additional green in your wallet!

Walls can be the most difficult areas to insulate.  It’s particularly important to make sure the outside walls of your home have the highest “R” (energy savings) value possible. These are the areas where you can significantly reduce your energy costs. A lot of air leaks out of your house through the exterior walls of your home, whether they have no insulation or were under-insulated when your home was built.  Compressed cellulose wall insulation makes your home more comfortable and reduces the chances of moisture problems.  Insulating exterior walls will also significantly reduce noise coming in from the outside.

Ok, so you understand the why. Here’s the how:

First things first: before your wall insulation project begins, we make sure any penetrations like electrical outlets and light switches in the walls are correctly air sealed. Not sure if they are sealed?  No problem – Excel Roofing and Exteriors will fix this problem.

How do we get the insulation in the wall? This is the process:

1. We drill a hole between the studs in the wall.  Normally this is done on the outside of the home.  Depending on the siding, the exterior wall is usually the best place to drill, and easiest to patch, but the inside might be the best option in certain rare circumstances.
2. We then blow cellulose insulation into the walls using a special blower machine.
3. Cellulose insulation will tightly fill the wall cavity, and the wall will be properly insulated.
4. We repeat this process between all of the studs on the wall, and above and below windows and doors, which will require some additional holes, but these are important areas to insulate.
5. After we have filled all of the wall cavities with cellulose, we then patch all of the holes.  Please be aware that in most case it is not possible to totally hide the patch.  We do our best to blend the patch in; few people will ever notice them.  It is well worth this minor cosmetic detail to have properly insulated walls!

If you want to have a more comfortable home year round, and to save money every month, you should set an appointment with Denver’s Excel Roofing and Exteriors today. We offer free, no pressure home insulation assessments.