What time of year is insulation cheapest?

Insulation sells all year round, but now that you know why Fall is the best time, you can keep an eye out for sale prices on insulation, and then install it when you and the weather are ready.

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The change of seasons is upon us. We are saying goodbye to summer and getting ready for cooler Fall weather. Not really ready to think about winter, but Fall is the Best time to insulate your attic (or add insulation). Here are a few reasons why:

1. Cooler Weather

Nobody wants to climb into their attic in the middle of summer when the temperatures in the attic are over 100 degrees. Cooler fall temperatures gives your attic a chance to cool down to a comfortable working temperature.

2. Drier Weather

Along with the cooler weather, we are going into the drier time of the year. This is important for insulating because you don't want to add a new layer of insulation and trap moisture below it. That lessens the effectiveness of the insulation and could lead to mold or mildew in your insulation.

3. Prepare Your House for Winter

You are tackling a few other jobs around the house, like cleaning the gutters, and checking the condition of your siding. While your up on the ladder, look for signs of air leaks or water damage around the eaves that might might be coming from your attic. Now you know where to look, so pay special attention to them while you're up in the attic.

4. Keep an eye out for best prices

Insulation sells all year round, but now that you know why Fall is the best time, you can keep an eye out for sale prices on insulation, and then install it when you and the weather are ready. Stop in to any HEP Sales or North Main Lumber store and let our trained salespeople advise you on the right insulation for your needs. They can explain to you the benefits of roll or batt insulation versus blown-in fiberglass or cellulose insulation, and you can decide which is best for your house. And they can talk you thru the process of adding the insulation, it is easier than you might think. If you haven't been in to one of our locations, we're all over central New York and even in northern Pennsylvania, check us out at www.HEPsales.com to find the HEP Sales location nearest you.

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Does it matter which way insulation is facing?

Regardless of whether fiberglass insulation is installed in a wall, attic, or crawlspace; the paper facing should always face toward the inside of the home. That's because the paper contains a layer of asphalt adhesive which prevents water vapor from passing through it.

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On your show you said that when insulating under a floor, the paper facing should face up against the flooring. Why can’t I install it the other way? Does it make that much of a difference? -Kim

Hi Kim,

Regardless of whether fiberglass insulation is installed in a wall, attic, or crawlspace; the paper facing should always face toward the inside of the home. That’s because the paper contains a layer of asphalt adhesive which prevents water vapor from passing through it. If the insulation is installed with the paper vapor barrier facing away from the heated part of the home, moisture from humid inside air can condense and become trapped in the insulation during cold winter months. This can lead to rot and mold. For more about vapor barriers and insulation, check out our articles Vapor Barriers in Your Home and Attic and Basement Frequently Asked Questions.