Most new homeowners know that their residences must adhere to strict building codes to comply with legal requirements. But building a house to code is only meeting the legal minimum. Here are three reasons why you should consider using the best insulation installation methods for your home.

Reduced Costs

Insulating your home can vastly reduce the amount of money spent on energy bills during the summer and winter seasons. This helps keep the desired internal temperature of the house year-round and prevents varying temperatures in rooms throughout the home. Most modern-day homes already meet the required insulation efforts, but there is so much more you can do to increase the efficiency of your residence.

Energy Efficiency

Heat can leak out from your home in all spaces and directions. Typically, the walls of a house will lose about 30-40% of the heat produced by heating systems. The roof is the next highest area that experiences intense loss of heat, at 25% on average. A warm loft insulation is more expensive to implement when compared to a cold loft, but it provides a noticeable difference. Windows can also be insulated to reduce heat loss; double-glazed windows can efficiently prevent heat leakage and decrease outside noise.

Mold Prevention

Insulation is essential to fighting mold growth throughout the home. Improper installation can result in gaps that allow condensation and surface mold to collect. These issues tend to occur around places with increased moisture, like roofs, windows, or pipes. Proper insulation installation will protect your home against mold growth. If you experience musty smells or cold symptoms, it could be due to mold growing on the fiberglass insulation itself. Checking your insulation for black, green, or gray spots will tell you if it needs replacing.

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