Just 10% of Americans have properly insulated their homes, despite the numerous benefits. By installing insulation in critical sections of your house, you will be able to save money on your heating and cooling bills. Those who aren’t sure where to begin might refer to our list of your home’s five most important sections to insulate.
Heat will escape through the roof and into your house if you do not have proper insulation. As a result, insulating the floor and walls of your attic should be a top priority for you. It helps keep houses warm in the winter and cool in the summer when they are properly insulated. Attic insulation installers in this region frequently utilize loose-fill or batt insulation to insulate attics.
What if you have a basement that hasn’t been completed yet? Is it always frigid outside in the winter? Insulation will make this portion of your home seem notably cozier after completing the project. As a result of the moisture-resistant insulation qualities, mold and pests are prevented from forming. Your heating and cooling systems will be less stressed due to properly insulating the ceiling, flooring, and basement walls.
Because heat rises, the ceilings of your home lose a significant amount of heat throughout the winter. During the summer, the highest parts of your home will be quite hot. Insulated ceilings may lessen extreme temperature fluctuations; insulation reduces heat transfer, allowing ceilings to remain warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also helps to limit the amount of condensation on the ceiling, which can contribute to mold development and other moisture-related problems.
Because of the lack of insulation in the flooring of crawl spaces, garages, and other unheated areas, the conditioned air and heat in these areas may be lost quickly. You can keep warm or cold air in a while, keeping draughts out by insulating the floor. The use of insulated flooring further enhances noise reduction.
Wall insulation provides greater thermal comfort. If you don’t insulate your attic, air may seep into your house via the walls. To prevent draughts, we recommend that you protect your home’s interior and exterior walls using foam insulation. As an extra benefit, insulated walls, like insulated floors, provide sound attenuation and solitude.
At Anderson Insulation of ME, we offer plenty of insulation products perfect for every room in your home. If you are building a new home or renovating, consider adding insulation to your attic, basement, exterior walls, etc. We can help you out; contact us today to get a free estimate. Call us at 207-653-0331 or email us at ryan@andersoninsul.com to get started.