When it comes to savings on your energy bill and keeping your home feeling cozy, there is no debate that a well-insulated attic is your greatest asset. But replacing and cleaning the insulation in the attic can vary depending on what type of attic your home has.
If you asked a child to draw a house, they’d probably draw a simple square box with a triangle sitting on top. Most homes that are over 70 years old will have this characteristic attic. But halfway through the 20th century, modern architects began to explore additional types of attics in order to improve a home’s energy efficiency.
Two types of such attics are knee wall attics and “regular” attics. To help understand the differences between these, we’ll talk a little bit about what an attic insulation installation may look like for each one, and what advantages they pose for your home.
If you asked a child to draw a house, they’d probably draw a simple square box with a triangle sitting on top. Most homes that are over 70 years old will have this characteristic attic. But halfway through the 20th century, modern architects began to explore additional types of attics in order to improve a home’s energy efficiency.
Two types of such attics are knee wall attics and “regular” attics. To help understand the differences between these, we’ll talk a little bit about what an attic insulation installation may look like for each one, and what advantages they pose for your home.
