Cold rooms, ice dams, high heating bills, and visible gaps or low insulation levels are common signs your Maine attic needs additional insulation. A professional attic inspection can confirm where heat loss is occurring.

Most Maine homes should have attic insulation levels around R-49 to R-60 to meet modern efficiency standards. With blown-in cellulose, that typically means seeing roughly 16–18 inches of insulation consistently covering the attic floor without gaps or thin spots.

Many older homes fall well below this level, making attic upgrades one of the most cost-effective energy improvements.

Warm air naturally rises, and without proper attic air sealing and insulation, heated air escapes through the ceiling. In Maine’s cold climate, this stack-effect heat loss can account for a significant portion of winter energy use.

In summer, the attic is closest to the sun and can become extremely hot, and adequate insulation helps block that heat from entering the living space, keeping your home cooler and more comfortable.

Upgrading attic insulation can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs. According to ENERGY STAR, homeowners can save about 15% on heating and cooling costs on average by air sealing and adding insulation in attics and other key areas of the home. Efficiency Maine rebates can further improve the return on investment.

Combine attic insulation with wall insulation and basement insulation to maximize your energy savings by creating a continuous thermal boundary around your home.