Owens Corning™ Attic Insulation

Even, reliable coverage—installed fast and kept clean.

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Why Owens Corning for Your Attic

When your attic needs more insulation, the brand matters. Owens Corning has been making fiberglass insulation for decades, and there's a reason contractors keep using it. The loose material fills around joists, pipes, and wiring without leaving gaps—you get coverage everywhere, not just the easy-to-reach spots.

Better insulation means fewer cold spots in winter, less heat creeping through in summer, and lower energy bills month after month. The material settles into place evenly across your entire attic floor. That even coverage is what makes the difference between an insulation job that performs and one that leaves you wondering why your bills didn't change.

We've been installing attic insulation for over 25 years in Ohio and 3 years in Michigan. When homeowners ask us which brand to use, we recommend Owens Corning. The material performs consistently, coverage stays even, and Owens Corning backs their product. You're not taking a chance on an unknown manufacturer.

How Does Owens Corning Compare to Other Insulation?

Owens Corning vs Cellulose

Cellulose is made from recycled paper treated with fire retardant. It's cheaper upfront, but it has a few drawbacks. Cellulose absorbs moisture more readily than fiberglass. If your attic has any leaks or humidity issues—and in Michigan and Ohio, plenty do—cellulose can settle unevenly and lose its insulating ability. You end up with thin spots where heat escapes, and the problem gets worse over time. It also creates more dust during installation.

Owens Corning fiberglass doesn't absorb water the same way. It dries out if it gets damp and doesn't lose its insulating properties as quickly. The installation is cleaner, and you don't have to worry about settling nearly as much. In Michigan and Ohio, where we see heavy snow, ice dams, and humidity swings, fiberglass holds up better long-term.

Owens Corning vs Cheaper Fiberglass Brands

You can find cheaper fiberglass insulation. The difference shows up in coverage consistency and how much dust the material creates during installation. Lower-cost brands sometimes have inconsistent fiber lengths. What that means for you: the insulation settles unevenly, leaving gaps that let heat through. You paid for insulation, but you're not getting full coverage.

Owens Corning maintains tighter manufacturing standards. The fibers are more uniform, which means better coverage and fewer voids after installation. The pink color isn't just branding—it's a visual confirmation that you're getting the material you paid for. When we blow Owens Corning insulation into your attic, we know it's going to fill evenly and perform as expected.

What You Actually Get

A brand that's been around since the 1930s and isn't going anywhere

Consistent product quality across every batch

Professional installation with equipment designed for their material

Manufacturer warranty support if anything goes wrong

Cleaner installation with less mess in your living spaces

What We Install

We use Owens Corning loose-fill fiberglass for most attic projects. Picture this: the material comes in compressed bales. We feed it into a blowing machine outside your home, and it travels through a hose into your attic. Once it's up there, it expands and fills around everything—joists, pipes, electrical wiring, ductwork. You end up with a thick, even blanket covering your entire attic floor.

We match the depth to your project. If you're starting with very little insulation, we'll bring it up to what works for Michigan and Ohio winters—enough to make a real difference in your energy bills. If you already have some insulation but want to add more, we'll top it off to improve performance. The goal is even coverage at the right depth to make a real difference in your energy bills and comfort.

This isn't a DIY project. Professional blowing equipment distributes the material evenly and at the right density. Too loose and it doesn't insulate well. Too dense and you're wasting material. We've installed Owens Corning fiberglass in thousands of attics, so we know exactly how to set the equipment for the best results.

Why We Seal Air Leaks Before Adding Insulation

Adding insulation without sealing air leaks first is like putting on a winter coat but leaving your windows open. You'll still be cold, and you'll wonder why the insulation didn't help as much as you expected.

Before we blow any insulation, we seal major openings where air is leaking between your living space and the attic.

This includes:

The attic hatch or pull-down stairs

Recessed lights (the kind that let air leak around them)

Spots where pipes or wires come up through the ceiling

Gaps around chimneys and vent pipes

Why does this matter? Heated or cooled air from your living space rises and escapes through these gaps. When that happens, your furnace or AC runs longer to keep up, and you pay more every month. Insulation slows down heat transfer, but it doesn't stop air movement. Sealing does.

Air-sealing your attic before adding insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs, according to ENERGY STAR. The exact savings depend on how leaky your attic was to start with, but in older homes around Toledo or Canton, the difference often shows up in the first month's bill.

What Happens During Installation

Here's what happens when we install Owens Corning attic insulation at your home.

1. Check current depth and obvious leaks

We measure how much insulation you already have and look for air leaks that need sealing. If your attic is easy to access and we don't see major issues, this takes about 30 minutes. If we find problems—rotted wood under the roof, gaps around fixtures, or water stains that suggest a leak—we'll document them and talk through what needs fixing before insulation goes in.

2. Seal first, prep and protect

We seal the major air leaks we identified. Then we prep your home. The blowing machine stays outside, but the hose runs into your attic. We protect your living spaces with drop cloths and make sure the hose path is secure. This keeps dust and debris out of your rooms.

3. Blow Owens Corning fiberglass to planned depth for even coverage

The machine feeds compressed Owens Corning fiberglass through the hose into your attic. We work systematically across the attic floor, building up the insulation to the planned depth. The material fills around obstacles and settles into an even layer. We check coverage as we go to make sure there are no thin spots or gaps.

4. Light cleanup and walkthrough

When the insulation is in place, we clean up any stray material and do a final walkthrough with you. You'll see the new insulation coverage, and we'll answer any questions about what we did. Most installations take a few hours from start to finish, depending on attic size and access.

Keep Your Attic Ventilated

Insulation works best when your attic can breathe. That means keeping the vents along your roof edges (soffits) and at the peak (ridge vents) clear so air can move through the attic space. The living space below stays sealed and conditioned. The attic stays vented so moisture doesn't build up.

When we install Owens Corning insulation, we make sure not to block soffit vents. If insulation covers those vents, air can't enter the attic, and you end up trapping moisture. Over time, trapped moisture leads to mold, rot, and reduced insulation performance.

Flexible Payment Options

Attic insulation is an investment that pays off over time through lower energy bills and better comfort. We offer monthly payment plans that make it easier to fit the project into your budget. Most approvals happen within 24 hours.

If you want to estimate your project cost before talking to us, use our attic insulation cost calculator. It gives you a ballpark range based on your attic size and current insulation level. Then explore financing options to see how monthly payments might look.

Ready for Owens Corning Attic Insulation?

Better insulation means lower energy bills, more consistent temperatures throughout your home, and less work for your heating and cooling system. Owens Corning fiberglass has been the standard for decades because it works, and we've installed it in thousands of attics across Michigan and Ohio.

Whether you're starting from scratch or topping off what you already have, we'll walk you through the process, seal the air leaks that matter, and install Owens Corning insulation to the right depth for your home.

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