There’s nothing quite like coming home from work after a long day. Whether it’s an afternoon break or cuddling up for a family movie night, having proper insulation in your home is not something to be overlooked. Though, maybe you truly don’t know what it feels like to have failing insulation in your home.
So many homeowners go about their lives living in poorly insulated homes and probably have no idea.
Being uncomfortably cold or hot in a home is par for the course when it’s an older home. Most of us brush it off, not realizing that it’s an easy fix with proper insulation. If you notice that your energy bills are higher than normal, that there are major temperature fluctuations throughout the house, or that your home feels moist, these and many more are signs of poor insulation.
Level Up Improvement in Dearborn is here to give you the best guide to spotting poor insulation and doing something about it. As one of the Metro area’s leading home improvement contractors, we specialize in improving peoples homes with proper insulation installation, roof installation, windows, doors and more.
So if your home is an older design and construction, it may be time to improve a few things and we’ve got you covered. First, let’s tackle the big question at hand: how do you know if your home is poorly insulated?
How Do You Know If Your Home Is Poorly Insulated?
Realizing your home is poorly insulated is not something that will happen overnight. It requires a keen observation of various factors. You should pay attention to these signs:
1. Drafts and Temperature Variations: Uneven temperatures throughout the house and drafts near doors and windows are common signs of poor insulation.
2. High Energy Bills: If your energy bills are consistently high, it may indicate that your heating and cooling system is working harder than necessary due to insufficient insulation.
3. Moisture and Mold Issues: Too much unregulated moisture in the home will eventually result in mold growth. You can try to dehumidify your home with a store-bought gadget, but that is like throwing rocks at an oncoming tornado—the process is inevitable.
What Are the Signs of Poor Insulation?
If you want to investigate on your own, there are some ways to test for poor insulation. Touch the walls in your home. If they feel cold to the touch, this could point to thin or worn-out insulation that is no longer doing its intended job. Higher than normal amounts of pests is also a surefire sign that something is off. They could be sneaking in through gaps in the insulation, and that is a major no-no.
The only definitive way to tell, however, is by calling a professional contractor that specializes in insulation.
Why Is Proper Insulation by a Professional Necessary?
Having a professional do your installation is the only guarantee that the work being done meets Department of Energy and InterNACHI standards. Our contractors take each situation on a case-by-case basis. What one home needs another won’t. Level Up Improvement will assess what areas need insulation to calculate the best savings for you in the long run. Besides, trying to DIY insulation is tough. You’d need the proper equipment as well as protocol and you might end up with a botched job.
So don’t hesitate to contact us! At Level Up Improvement, our home upgrading and remodeling services don’t stop at insulation installation. We also offer new window and door installation as well as roof installation, siding, and repairs. Join our list of satisfied customers that continues to grow.
A poorly insulated home will continue to be the bane of your existence unless something significant is done to fix it. Our energy-efficient options include blown-in insulation and fiberglass insulation. Make your home comfortable again. See what we can do for you by filling out our online form. This will get you a free estimate!