Insulation has a far larger impact on your home’s energy use and comfort than doors and windows. Unfortunately, most houses are underinsulated, and even the amount required by code is usually not enough to keep your house comfortable and energy efficient. So how can you tell if your home has proper, solid insulation? Look for the signs below.
Consistent Temperatures
A clear sign of a home with solid insulation is having consistent temperatures inside the house. If there are noticeable temperature fluctuations between rooms, your home is likely underinsulated.
Energy Bills
Your heating and air-conditioning costs may rise over time as the insulation in your walls and attic settles, making it less effective. If your energy bills have been increasing steadily over the past few years, that could point toward you requiring insulation replacement.
Pipes
How often do the pipes inside your walls freeze? If they freeze rarely, that’s a sign of your home having good insulation. However, if they freeze regularly, that’s a huge indicator of an insulation problem.
Floor and Wall Temperatures
On a cold winter day, adequate insulation will keep cold air outside and retain warmth in your house. Interior walls, floors, and ceilings should be warm and dry. If they feel cold or damp when you touch them, your home doesn’t have enough insulation.
Lack of Drafts
You can know that your home is well insulated if cold drafts are absent. If your home lacks enough insulation, there will be chilly drafts in certain parts during the winter. Adding insulation to cracks, crevices, and around doorways and window frames will stop the unwanted cold breezes.
Pest-Free House
The openings that allow outdoor air to enter will also allow insects and rodents into your home. Good insulation stops mice and bugs. If you’ve noticed a considerable number of pesky critters, consider adding extra insulation.
No Leaks
Solid insulation can protect your house from water leaks if it’s well distributed. If you have a leaky attic or water leaks around your windows, you may have poorly distributed insulation.
When your home has solid insulation, you gain significant advantages, such as reduced energy bills, consistent temperatures from room to room, lower risks of a water leak and fewer pest problems. Contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services for all your home-comfort and energy-efficiency needs in the Dayton area.
