It was not until 1980 that building codes for insulation even existed. Even after the codes were added, many changes have been made to them since 1980. The insulation installed in your home may not be nearly good enough to meet today’s insulation requirements. If you believe your home may need to be re-insulated read on and then contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 for a free quote.

There are many benefits to re-insulating your home

If you do decide to re-insulate your home, you can be treated to many advantages. First, it provides thermal resistance in your home, which helps you stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter while using less heating and cooling energy. If your home is properly insulated then you will not need to worry about heat loss or heat gain affecting your comfort.

Put simply, insulation is almost always the most cost-effective way to increase energy efficiency in a home. If your home is properly insulated, you could save as much as 20% in energy bills, or about 10% of your heating and cooling costs. Adding insulation to the attic in particular can have a big impact on your home’s energy usage.

Signs that it may be time to re-insulate your home

The age of your home is one big factor in figuring out if it needs to be re-insulated but it is not the only one. You will also need to consider the dimensions of your home, the climate, how much energy you use, and how efficient your HVAC system is. If you are on the fence about whether or not to call for insulation help, ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you comfortable with the temperature in your home?
• Do you use extra blankets, space heaters, or extra layers of clothes in the winter?
• Do you find that your home stays too hot in the summer?
• Do you find that your higher floors are hot in summer and cold in winter?
• Do you find your home too cold in the winter?
• Are your energy bills higher than you think they should be?
• Do certain rooms have different temperatures even though they are on the same floor?
• Do you turn on fans and sleep without a blanket in the summer?
• Have you considered buying a window A/C just to be comfortable in certain rooms?
• Can you hear noises like barking dogs and lawn mowers inside your home?

If you have more than one or two “yeses” in the above list then we recommend you contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 today to find out more about insulation options. We can begin with a free in-home consultation. We will come to you, assess your home, and give you an honest opinion on what steps can be taken and what their likely result will be. Call today to get started.