Would you like to improve your home's comfort and energy efficiency? Upgrading or installing new insulation, particularly Cellulose Insulation, is crucial to achieving a more temperate and healthy living environment throughout the year. But how do you determine the right time to consult insulation experts?
Here are five key indicators:
1. Elevated Utility Bills
If your energy bills remain high despite having energy-efficient appliances, the issue could be air leakage. Precious warm or cool air might escape through inadequately insulated areas such as crawl spaces, attics, walls, or near mechanical systems. There are numerous potential sources of heat loss.
Contact us to identify air leak paths in your home.
2. Drafty Feeling in Your Home
Experiencing a drafty sensation doesn't necessarily mean actual drafts are entering your home. This feeling might stem from cold, under-insulated sections of your home's structure. Transferring your body heat to these cold surfaces can create the illusion of a draft.
3. Cold Floors
Rooms above unheated spaces like garages or floors exposed to outdoor conditions often suffer from discomfort due to inadequate insulation. Insulating these areas, mainly if the space below is unfinished, can significantly improve the room's comfort.
4. Melting Snow on the Roof
Observe your Roof after a snowfall. Melted patches indicate heat escaping from your house, which can lead to increased energy costs. This melting snow can also cause attic condensation, potentially leading to compressed insulation and mould issues.
5. Icicles Forming on the Roofline
While icicles may appear charming, they signal heat loss and can inflict considerable damage. This process, known as ice damming, occurs when escaping heat melts roof snow, which then refreezes at the roofline. The resulting ice can damage roofing components and, upon melting, cause leaks and interior damage.
6. Inconsistent Temperatures Between Rooms
If you notice significant temperature variations from one room to another, it could indicate uneven or insufficient insulation. Rooms farthest from the heating or cooling source are often the most affected. Proper Cellulose Insulation can help balance the temperature throughout your home, ensuring each room is equally comfortable.
In summary, if your home is showing one or more of these signs, it's time to consider an insulation upgrade. Contact Reitzel Insulation to discuss how our Cellulose Insulation Services can improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort.
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