If your attic has always been an “out of sight, out of mind” area of your home, then you are certainly missing out on a lot of storage and even extra living space opportunities. And if you are finally looking for ways on how to take advantage of your attic space, then you are certainly making a great move.
 
The attic is usually used as a storage space. Other homeowners find climbing up to the attic inconvenient, so they choose to clutter up the entire house instead and leave the attic as is.
 
Today, let’s find out how you can make most out of all the space you have in the attic. Check out the tips below.

Declutter. If there’s plenty of clutter and junk in the attic, get rid of them if you can. Dispose of the things you no longer need, donate those that are still usable, or perhaps you can even sell some useful items you don’t like to keep anymore.
 
Insulate. The attic can get very hot and uncomfortable during the summer and extremely cold during the winter. Install proper insulation – and make sure you cover the insulation as needed!
 
Install Proper Ventilation. Especially when you apply new insulation in your attic, it could be extra humid up there. So you must also make sure you have proper ventilation in your attic area.
 
Repaint. A new layer of fresh paint can definitely make your attic a more attractive space – and you might even end up wanting to make it an extra living space. So after repainting, bring up some furniture and decorate the area as well.

Install Proper Lighting. If you plan on using the attic often, perhaps as a meditation area or home office, then you must have proper lighting there too.
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Now that you already know how to take advantage of your attic space, then it’s time to move it! If you’re considering an insulation upgrade, contact All Florida Insulation. We are the go-to pros of residents and business owners all over Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, Deltona, Sanford, Windermere, Ocoee, Lake Mary, and the surrounding areas who need spray foam insulation and all other insulation services. Call (407) 410-FOAM (3626) to request a free quote.

Florida can get very hot and humid almost year round. That is why it is best to install the best attic insulation for Florida climate to maximize its benefits and efficiency. You need to choose an insulation type with an adequate R-value that would be enough to keep your home comfortable no matter the type of weather outdoors.
 
In Orlando, for instance, the average minimum yearly temperature is placed at 72.5°F with the hottest months of June to September averaging between 81 to almost 83°F. Colder seasons are not exactly cold compared to other states with an average of 60.3°F experienced in January.

When it is usually warm and humid in your area, you tend to turn on the air-conditioning for as long as possible. Also, your AC unit needs to work twice or thrice as much to keep your home cool all day and night long. Expect your energy bill to become higher than the usual. This can be prevented, however, when you install the right insulation for your home. Your home’s insulation will help trap the temperature inside so your AC doesn’t have to use too much power to keep the interior cool.
 
Among the insulation types you can choose from are spray foam insulation, injected foam, radiant barriers, blown-in insulation, and block foam insulation among many others. It is important to install the right type of attic insulation because most of the heat from outdoors are trapped in the attic. When the attic gets especially hot, the heat can travel to other areas of your home making you and your family feel uncomfortably warm especially during the day.
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Spray foam insulation is one of the best choices for attic insulation for your Florida home. When applied properly, it can completely seal your attic so that no air comes in our out of this area. This prevents your air conditioner from having to work twice as much especially on hotter days. Spray foam can help decrease indoor temperature in your attic by up to 10 to 15 degrees!
 
Closed cell spray foam insulation has a higher R-value compared to open cell spray foam. The exact R-value depends on the thickness of insulation installed in your attic. It is always best to work with a licensed insulation contractor so you are well-informed on the actual R-value required to sufficiently insulate your attic area.
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The best attic insulation for Florida is spray foam insulation because of its efficiency and ability to seal all corners, no matter how narrow or small, so that temperature remains controlled in the attic. It is important, however, to work with a licensed and knowledgeable contractor to ensure that the process is done properly to maximize the benefits of this type of insulation.
 
If you are located in Orlando, Maitland, Longwood, Winter Park, or any of the surrounding communities, make sure you reach out to All Florida Insulation for your spray foam insulation needs for your attic. Contact us at (407) 410-FOAM (3626) to schedule an appointment and to request a free quote.