How to Tell if Your Home Needs New Insulation

Importance of Insulation 

Professionally installed home insulation offers various benefits. Maintaining your insulation is important for comfort and health. Additionally, proper insulation will reduce heating and cooling costs year-round.

Why Choose Energy Attic?

Energy Attic has been a trusted insulation installation company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for years. Through attic health exams, we help homeowners breathe clean air and save up to 40% on their energy bills. We promise our clients control of their attic and, therefore, their comfort. Our 3-part Energy Reduction System (ERS System) includes attic insulation to make your home as energy efficient as possible.

Signs Your Home May Need New Home Insulation 

While there are many benefits of home insulation, you might not be aware of what to look for. It’s common for homes to be under-insulated. Over time, insulation deteriorates, and your attic becomes less effective with age.

Drafts and Uneven Temperatures 

If you notice that some areas of your home are cooler or hotter than others, you may need new insulation. A home should be evenly cooled or heated with proper insulation. Inconsistent room-to-room temperatures are a clear sign you should have your insulation checked out.

High Energy Bills

An increase in the cost of your energy bill is not always a fault of your own. It may be a sign that you need new insulation. Compare your monthly energy bills from the last year to see if there are any discrepancies. It’s normal for insulation to become less effective over time, causing costly bills. Your bill increases when cool air and heat escape the home, leading your HVAC system to work overtime. 

Types of Insulation

There are different insulation materials homeowners can choose from. Fiberglass, spray foam, and cellulose are the most common options for homes. 

Common Home Insulation Materials 

Fiberglass Insulation

It’s popular for its affordability and user-friendly installation. The material is made from tiny glass fibers. Compared to other materials, such as spray foam insulation, fiberglass can be installed quickly and offers soundproofing qualities. Per square footage, spray foam installation is the more expensive option.

Spray Foam

It’s made from polyurethane and inert gas, typically nitrogen or air. The foam can fill cracks and crevices to insulate any surface. Open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation can be used on ceilings, floors, walls and around ductwork.

Cellulose Insulation

It’s common for attic insulation upgrades. It’s made of small particles of cloth and paper and has fire-retardant properties. Cellulose insulation is less attractive as the finished product looks like mounds, which is often not a problem for attics. Professionals take on jobs involving cellulose insulation because it’s more intensive to install than other materials. 

Of the three common options, fiberglass has the lowest R-value, which measures how well insulation can resist traveling heat. 

Choosing the Right Home Insulation for You

Without much knowledge of the types of materials best for insulation and how they impact your home, the right plan of action is to hire a professional. Energy Attic experts will consider your climate, budget, space and safety when helping you make a decision. 

Get in touch with Energy Attic

Knowing how to tell if your house needs new home insulation can save you a major headache. Energy-efficient insulation will keep your home comfortable, decrease energy bills and give you better air quality. If you are experiencing these issues, it’s a sign to get your insulation looked at by the professionals at Energy Attic. Taking the next step to a better home is easy. Contact us today!