The cost of installing insulation in your home may seem prohibitive at first, especially if you want to hire a professional. But have you calculated how much money you’re losing because your house isn’t well insulated?
Investing in insulation for your home is a surefire method to cut down on energy use and costs. More than half of a typical household’s annual energy consumption goes toward heating and cooling, says the United States Department of Energy. However, if you invest in improved house insulation, you can reduce your monthly energy cost and keep more of your hard-earned cash.
We’ve located some of the most effective areas for installing insulation, which should help you save money on your monthly heating bill. Read on to find out more.
Insulate Your Home Attic
Everybody is aware that hot air rises. Therefore, the attic is one of the best and most convenient spots to install insulation. You can see if there is adequate insulation there already before you get started. Take a quick reading of the insulation levels in the attic. Make sure the insulation and seal on your attic door are in good shape while you’re up there.
If you discover insufficient insulation in your attic, you have the option of having it done professionally or doing it yourself. Rolls and batts are the most convenient option for do-it-yourselfers. Just pile extra insulation on top of the current layers. It’s important to use caution. Crushing or compressing the rolls will reduce their effectiveness. Wearing safety gear is also recommended when adding extra insulation to the attic.
Insulate Your Home Walls
If you don’t want to do a full remodel, it can be hard to add extra insulation to walls. But it doesn’t mean you can’t do it just because it’s challenging. And insulating your walls can save you money and make your home much quieter.
A contractor can add insulation to your walls if they don’t already have it. Depending on what you want, you can add loose fill or foam insulation to interior cavity walls that are already there. A professional contractor will just make a small hole in the drywall, put the insulation in, and then seal it up.
Insulate Your Home Floors
You’ve thought about the top of the house and the walls around you, but what about the floors? Your ground level and any floors that are above unheated areas, such as garages, should be insulated. However, in general, you shouldn’t worry about insulating the flooring of your home’s upper stories.
You can utilize rigid foam insulation if your home is based on a concrete foundation. When adding extra insulation to the underfloor, stiff foam can be installed. In contrast, you might need to elevate the floorboards in an older home with a suspended timber floor in order to place the insulation between the joists.
Insulate Your Home Garage Door
Is it worth it to insulate a garage door? Certainly, if your garage is attached to your house, adding extra insulation to the garage door is a must. A garage door could be letting cold air into your home, making it harder to keep warm. A weak spot in your home’s insulation will not only make it feel colder (or hotter in the summer), but it will also let valuable heat escape.
