Keep an eye on your attic insulation.
Do you have any of the following symptoms:
- In your home, there are hot and/or cold spots that you don't like.
- Odd draughts, even when all windows and doors are shut; frequent thermostat resetting owing to fluctuating internal temperatures
- Energy bills that are too high
Don't hold your HVAC system responsible. If your heating and cooling system is relatively new and works properly, the most likely issue is insufficient insulation, particularly in your attic. excellence home insulation makes heating and cooling your home inefficient, which not only makes your home less comfortable but also costs you money.
You might be thinking, "But doesn't every house have attic insulation?" While there's a good chance you'll locate insulation in your attic.
How can I know whether my attic is properly insulated?
You may believe you have adequate insulation, especially if your house is new. However, this does not necessarily imply that your attic insulation is performing as it should. The following factors can damage attic insulation:
- Infestation with pests
- Mold or mildew as a result of a leaking roof
The Advantages of a Well-Insulated Attic
Make Yourself At Ease
Heat rises, and your attic's poor insulation allows it to escape. Over time, insulation settles and shifts, leaving gaps in the material. So the issue isn't just that heat is escaping; outside chilly air is also intruding.
Similarly, when trying to keep your house cool in the summer, outside hot air leaking in via these spaces makes your cooling system work harder. Also, due of the leaks, some portions of your house may not keep the correct temperature. Uneven room temperatures are caused by outside air continuously infiltrating indoors.
Leakage problems can occasionally be solved by resetting the insulation and adding more batting. However, replacement is essential in many cases, particularly for outdated attic insulation.
Extend the Service Life of Your HVAC System
Your HVAC system won't have to work as hard attempting to push conditioned air throughout your house while it departs through leakage and unconditioned outside air comes in with a better-insulated attic. All of this makes it harder for your HVAC system to maintain a consistent temperature and degree of comfort.
Your heating and cooling system will cycle less with good attic insulation, keeping conditioned air indoors and keeping outside air out, resulting in a longer product life cycle. Proper attic insulation works flawlessly every day, allowing your heating and cooling system to operate more efficiently and with less effort.
Increase your home's resale value
Not only will effective attic insulation help you save money on your energy costs, but it will also help you raise the value of your property when you sell it. According to one realtor, you can return as much as 95% of the cost of insulation when you sell your home. Attic insulation was once the number one return on investment for home improvement, according to Cost vs Value. "Adding attic insulation delivers the highest return on investment of any home repair project, according to a respected yearly building industry survey," says Cost Estimates. According to the latest data, attic insulation increases home sale prices by 107 percent of its cost."
