The Pros and Cons of Insulating an Older Home

Older homes can typically have walls that may need some insulation in order to maintain benefits for you and your wallet. Without the proper insulation, you could be losing thousands of dollars a year through your walls, floors, and attic. While there are many pros and cons to insulating an older home, it can be one of the best decisions for you. By contacting an insulation professional, you can reap all the benefits and keep your home safe from any of the disadvantages you may fear.

Benefits

Cost

The cost benefits of installing new insulation are amazing. By ensuring that your heat and cool air stay within your walls, you have a lesser need for the energy use involved in constantly heating and cooling your home. This can help to decrease your costs month over month, meaning savings which will outweigh your original cost for the new insulation.

Comfort

By adding insulation, your home will be a consistent temperature and this means more comfort for you! Without the consistently changing temperatures, you will find yourself cozy all year round.

Disadvantages

If you do not contact the right insulation contractor, you may run the risk of the occurrences. At Anderson Insulation of Maine, we have much experience with older homes & historical homes and make sure to take the proper care to keep your home safe and free of any issues due to insulation. Here are some of the disadvantages you may face if you contact the wrong insulation contractor for the job.

• There may be a bit of danger of trapping moisture in the walls, causing potential mold to grow.
• It can reduce the floor area of your rooms, which can make a huge difference if your room is already small.
• Aspects of your room may need to be removed & replaced.

If you need assistance with home insulation, contact us today at Anderson Insulation of Maine, or give us a call at 207-653-0331 for more information.