Henry JohnsonProper insulation saves you in so many ways, from reduced heating bills to greater comfort. Fill up the tiny cracks in your home that let in the elements and learn about the five main benefits of insulating your home.
Lower Energy Costs
Who doesn’t love having a little extra money? With a properly insulated home, every bill you receive for heating your home will be lower. When your home isn’t insulated, or isn’t insulated well, your heating system has to work harder to maintain the cozy temperature you’re after as air escapes through small cracks and gaps in your house.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Your reduced energy costs directly contribute to less energy used, so fixing up your insulation actually helps the environment. You may be wary of certain forms of insulation because you’ve heard that the insulation itself is harmful to the environment, but options such as spray foam (while chemically based) are entirely safe when applied by professionals.
Increases Home Value
If you decide to sell your home, you should know that buyers will clamor for houses offering efficient insulation. Would-be buyers want to experience those lower energy costs as much as you do! It’s much easier to market a home that isn’t a fixer-upper, so checking the insulation box will attract buyers like nobody’s business.
More Comfort
We’ve all been in houses where the basement is chilly and the top floor is sweltering, and you could be living in one now. Insulation is excellent at providing temperature consistency throughout your house, as no one area will be more susceptible to chills than any other.
Leak Prevention
All those cracks and holes in your home that cause problems with temperature also allow other elements in, namely water and mold. If your home leaks whenever it rains, that’s a sure sign that your insulation could do with a once-over by professionals.
Now that you know the five main benefits of insulating your home, keep your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer, all while saving money!
