subject: Top 5 Reasons To Install Quality Insulation In Your Home [print this page] Winter is nearly upon us, and it may be time to inspect the insulation in your home. Low quality insulation can lead to energy loss, which can cost you a lot of money each month on your utility bills. Insulation prevents heat loss in the winter and keeps heat from entering your home in the summer. If your home's insulation is not up to par, you may be losing a lot of energy due to heat transfer. Here are five good reasons why you should install quality insulation in your home:
1. Comfort: The most obvious reason for installing quality insulation is to keep your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This is because high-quality insulation will prevent costly heat transfer, and allow your heating and cooling systems to work at maximum efficiency. When these systems work exactly as they should, you will also save money on your energy bills. Quality insulation, such as fiberglass, foam, denim, wool, and soy-based insulation, can really help to keep your home and your family comfortable all year round.
2. Protect the Environment: There are many quality insulation materials on the market today that are environmentally-friendly and made from all-natural and recycled materials, so you can be sure that your insulation is also helping to protect the earth. Using green materials in insulation translates to fewer greenhouse gas emissions, which destroy the environment and the earth's ozone layer.
3. Save Energy: We've all heard that heat rises. But have you ever thought about why this occurs? In the winter, heat rises and escapes the home through a poorly insulated attic. During the summer season, the warmth from outside the attic seeps inside. This heat transfer can cause your heating and cooling systems to work overtime just to keep your family comfortable. Quality insulation prevents energy loss in your home, saving you money on your utility bills.
4. Reduce Noise: Quality insulation can prevent unnecessary transmission of sound waves in your home, making your home less noisy. The proper insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings of a room can drastically reduce the amount of noise that can be heard in the room.
5. Prevent Mold Growth: High-quality insulation materials also prevent the buildup of excessive moisture, which is necessary for mold growth. Insulation has a vapor-resistant membrane, which is called a vapor retarder. Insulation with a vapor retarder is useful in areas of the home where moisture commonly builds up. Excess moisture can result in the formation of molds and mildew, which are harmful to the health of your family and extremely expensive to remove.
There you have it. Five good reasons why you should install quality insulation in your home. Most insulation companies will offer a free home inspection to identify weak areas in your home's insulation and recommend repair or replacement.
