Differentiating proper home insulation from a shoddy one is straightforward: good insulation will keep you warm during winter and cool in summer and help reduce your energy costs. After all, according to several sources, you can expect to save up to 15% on heating and cooling expenses, and hating and cooling expenses take up to 11% of your total energy costs.
So, with proper home insulation, you not only keep yourself warm but also save money and reduce your carbon footprint. But that’s not all; there are also some hidden benefits to adding proper home insulation, and here they are.
Benefits of Insulation: Reduced Noise
Most people don’t realize this, but soundproofing a room is just a fancy way of saying insulation. Noise requires a medium to get through, in this case, air and the wall, as sound can vibrate through walls, hence the need for proper insulation. Good home insulation should block external noises from entering and reduce the noise generated from the house and passing from room to room. The insulation absorbs sound waves to reduce reverberation and echo in the room. Doing this allows your home to be a serene and comfortable place.
Benefits of Insulation: Increased Comfort
Moving on from noise reduction, sound insulation also increases comfort at home, and this comfort can be manifested in two ways: cooling and noise reduction. Noise reduction has been alluded to above, and it brings comfort by creating a peaceful and quiet environment. Insulation brings comfort through cooling or, more precisely, temperature control by allowing you to feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer. During the summer, good insulation will reduce the heat entering the home and the cool air leaving your HVAC system, allowing the interior of your home to remain calm no matter the blistering heat. During winter, insulation prevents cold air from entering from the outside and reduces the amount of heat lost to the surroundings. Let’s not forget the health benefits. Insulation reduces condensation and prevents mold growth, two things that can be harmful to your health.
Benefits of Insulation: Improved Energy Efficiency
Insulation is a significant advantage in promoting energy efficiency. With the correct insulation, you can remain warm during winter and cool during summer with less energy. As a result, apart from saving money, it also helps in environmental conservation efforts. Increased energy efficiency allows us to reduce strain on the grid, reduce the energy required for production, and reduce our carbon footprint. If your walls or ceilings are poorly insulated, you could lose up to 6% of your cooling and heating energy, none if there’s no insulation. It also dramatically reduces costs; hence, decreased power consumption saves money for not needing more power.
Benefits of Insulation: Reduction In Mold Infestation
As hinted above, proper insulation brings health benefits by reducing mold formation. Mold forms in places with high humidity, meaning places with the appropriate heat and moisture content. This can be obtained from condensation in the pipes and infiltration into the house through holes in the wall. Moreover, a home that absorbs too much heat is prone to mold infestation, which can cause or worsen chronic health complications.
Benefits of Insulation: Improved Property Value
All the benefits stated above can be connected to this one benefit: improved property value. The value of a house changes with the environment around it, comfortability, security, and safety. So, a house that helps you save on electricity bills, keeps you warm, doesn’t have mold damage, has noise reduction capabilities, and is all-around good for your health is sure to be a catch. This means any house with proper insulation will have an increased property value.
Work with Anderson Insulation
Finding good insulation is not easy, but Anderson Insulation prides itself on getting the best home insulation possible at a price just right for you. We offer spray foam, fiberglass, and blown-in cellulose to ensure you get the best material for the project. Fill out our online contact form, or give us a call today to get started.