Homeowner checklistAttic insulation: heat loss, eaves and ice dams
Use these steps to plan, check and keep a record of your next actions.
Home / equipment: __________________Date: __________________
- Record where and when ice, staining or attic moisture has appeared, from a safe location.
- Ask the assessor to trace the air and insulation boundary through the whole roof.
- Clarify whether the quoted R-value is added, final nominal or effective performance.
- Request an eave detail that preserves the intended ventilation path.
- Resolve moisture and other pre-work findings, then retain completion photos and winter follow-up notes.