If you want a home that’s truly energy efficient, then you need to make sure it’s properly insulated. Not only does Progressive Insulation & Windows offer energy audits to help you learn where you’re wasting energy, but we also offer experienced insulation installation to improve the problems we find. Read on to learn more about the various areas in which insulation can make a huge difference.

Prioritize attic insulation above all else

First and foremost, you want to make sure that your attic is properly insulated. Remember that heat rises, which means that warm air is going to try and get out through your attic on cold winter days. In fact, studies have shown that about 30% of energy savings come from insulating an attic. An attic that isn’t properly insulated will put more stress on your heating and cooling system, and will allow as much as 85% of the heat in your home to escape.

Insulate your walls

Second to the attic, walls are the most important place to insulate. They are a great way for heat to escape your home. In fact, a lot of household heat gets out through windows and the gaps around doors. The wind outside may push colder air in through these gaps, which further displaces the warm air in your home. There are many ways to insulate your walls, from caulking, double-glazing, or adding cavity wall insulation.

Insulate your floors

When you pay a heating bill in the winter, you should assume that about 15% of that energy is going to heat your floors. Under floor heating is a great option that radiates heat through the floor, but it also includes convection, which can lead to heat loss. Insulation actually traps the air within its fibers, which reduces overall heat loss. Insulating your floors does require an investment but it can start paying for itself in just three years via energy savings.

Insulate crawl spaces

Your home likely has little crawl spaces that you never think about. Out of sight, out of mind – right? The truth is that these areas need to be insulated. If they’re not, then exterior elements are bound to take over. For example, if it gets damp it will stay that way – which encourages not just mold and mildew but pest infestations. Filling your crawl spaces with insulation can both keep your home warm and help prevent moisture that can encourage mold and mildew growth.

Call today to find out where you’re missing insulation

The good news about adding insulation to your home is that even though it does require an upfront investment, it’s an investment that will start paying off right away. Not only will your utility bills likely be lower, but your home will stay at a more comfortable temperature and you’ll no longer be wasting energy. To get started with your energy audit, reach out to Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 today!