Blown Attic
Optimize Your Comfort with Blown Attic Service
Experience an immediate leap in comfort. Our blown attic insulation not only keeps your attic in excellent shape but also ensures efficient airflow, consistent temperatures, and year-round comfort in your home. At Northland, we live by our house rules: punctuality, excellence, and leaving your space spotless upon completion.
Insulation isn’t just about layering like we do with clothes in winter. It’s about the strategic placement and selection of the correct type.
At Northland, our experts excel in evaluating and optimizing your current insulation for the extreme highs of summer and the deep lows of winter. We’re committed to ensuring your insulation provides consistent temperatures all year, fulfilling our promise of continuous comfort.
We are dedicated to creating an airtight environment, focusing on air-sealing to prevent significant heat loss during the winter. We boost your home’s warmth and overall efficiency by meticulously sealing areas prone to air leaks, such as around fixtures. Enjoy a warm, consistent home environment without worrying about rising energy costs.
So, neighbor, contact us if you need to address those elusive drafty areas. We offer comprehensive solutions for every season – just request a quote below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is blown attic insulation?
Blown attic insulation (also called loose-fill insulation) is installed by using specialized equipment to blow loose insulation material — typically fiberglass or cellulose — evenly across the attic floor. Unlike batt insulation, which must be cut and fitted, blown insulation flows into and around obstacles like joists, blocking, and existing fixtures, creating a more consistent coverage across your entire attic floor.
How does blown attic insulation prevent ice dams in Minnesota?
Ice dams form when heat escapes from your living space through an under-insulated attic, warming the roof deck and melting the snow above it. That meltwater then refreezes at the cold eaves, forming a dam that can back up water under shingles and into your home. Properly installed blown attic insulation keeps that heat where it belongs — inside your living space — so the roof stays uniformly cold and snow melts naturally from the outside in, preventing ice dam formation.
How much blown attic insulation do I need for a Minnesota home?
For Minnesota’s climate, attic insulation should reach a minimum of R49 — and many energy professionals recommend R60 for maximum efficiency in our coldest regions. The exact depth of blown insulation needed depends on the material used, but as a general guide, fiberglass blown insulation reaches R49 at roughly 16 to 18 inches of depth. Our team will assess your current insulation level and recommend the right amount for your specific attic.
Can blown attic insulation be added on top of existing insulation?
In many cases, yes. If your existing insulation is in good condition (not wet, moldy, or heavily contaminated), blown insulation can often be added on top to bring your total R-value up to the recommended level. Our team will inspect your existing attic insulation first and let you know whether topping it up is appropriate or whether removal and replacement is the better approach.
Will blown attic insulation help lower my heating bills?
Yes — attic insulation is one of the highest-return investments you can make in your home’s energy efficiency. Because heat rises, an under-insulated attic is one of the biggest sources of heat loss in Minnesota homes. Adding proper blown attic insulation can meaningfully reduce the energy required to heat your home, which typically translates to lower monthly heating bills and a more consistently comfortable interior.
How long does it take to install blown attic insulation?
For most residential attics, blown insulation installation is completed in a single day. The exact timeframe depends on the size of the attic, current insulation levels, and accessibility. Northland Companies’ installers are efficient and thorough, and we always clean up completely before leaving. Most homeowners are back to their normal routine the same day.
How do I get a blown attic insulation quote in Minnesota?
Visit northland-companies.com/insulation/blown-attic to fill out our quote request form, or call our Jenkins insulation team at 218.536.1009. We serve homeowners throughout central and northern Minnesota and are happy to assess your attic and provide a no-pressure quote.