Insulate Your Walls and Pad Your Wallet

Do you wonder what kind of statement is that,” Insulate your walls and pad your wallet”? The explanation is simple and will be clear when you read more. Insulation is one of the most cost-effective methods to increase a home’s energy while it saves you money on hefty energy bills. There are several questions you can ask yourself in order to establish whether it is time for extra wall padding.

• Is your home older than 20 years? It is true that both older as well as new homes need insulation, but if you have an old house and you did not personally insulate it, it is possible that a lot of energy escapes.
• Is your house too hot during summer months and too cold in winter months? If so, your house lacks adequate insulation in key areas. Without proper insulation, heat flows out in winter and allows warm air into your house during summer. Insulation maintains a comfortable and uniform temperature all year round. You save drastically with air conditioning throughout the year.
• Do you have high energy bills? The initial installation of wall insulation is paid off faster than you think by saving on high energy bills. Insulating your attic is a good place to start if you do not plan to stay for a long period in your house. Homeowners with no plan to move will benefit by insulating walls, crawl spaces and floors.
• Do you plan replacing a roof or build onto your house? If the answer is yes, then budget from the start to do the job right. Factoring insulation into your plans is minimum hassle at a later stage and energy saving from the start.
• Is your existing insulation below R-value? The higher the R-value is, the better your insulation for saving energy. The Department of Energy has recommendations on R-value for energy efficient homes.