If you want a home that is actually effective at conserving energy, one of the things you must do is ensure that it has adequate insulation. Not only does Progressive Insulation & Windows offer energy audits to assist you identify where you are losing energy, but we also offer skilled insulation installation to help address the problems that we find. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us now.

Continue reading to gain a better understanding of the myriad ways in which proper insulation can make a significant difference.

Prioritize attic insulation above all else

Your first and greatest priority should be to guarantee that your attic possesses an adequate level of insulation. It is important to keep in mind that heat rises, which means that even on the coldest days of winter, warm air will want to escape through your attic.

Studies have indicated that properly insulating an attic can save up to thirty percent of a building’s annual energy use. If your attic does not have sufficient insulation, it will put additional strain on your heating and cooling system, and it will also let as much as 85 percent of the heat that is produced in your home escape.

Insulate the walls of your home

Insulating the walls is the second most critical thing to do after insulating the attic. They are an effective means through which heat can be removed from a house. In point of fact, a significant amount of heat from a home is lost through the openings of doors and windows.

It’s possible that the wind outside will blow colder air in through these cracks, further dispersing the warm air that’s trapped inside your home. Your walls can be insulated in a variety of methods, such by using caulking, installing double glazing, or installing cavity wall insulation.

Put insulation in your floorboards

It is reasonable to suppose that approximately fifteen percent of the energy used to heat your home during the winter is going toward warming your floors. Convection is a part of under floor heating, which is a terrific alternative that allows heat to radiate through the floor, but it also involves radiation, which can cause heat to escape.

Insulation works by physically entrapping air within its fibers, which in turn limits the amount of heat that is lost. Investing money into insulating your floors is necessary, but the money you save on heating and cooling could compensate for that investment in as little as three years.

Insulate crawl spaces

You probably don’t give much thought to the crawl spaces that are underneath your home. If we don’t see it, we won’t remember it, right? The fact of the matter is that these regions require insulation. If they aren’t, then the elements of the outside world are going to take over. For instance, if it becomes damp, it will remain damp, which not only stimulates the growth of mold and mildew but also increases bug infestations. Insulating your home’s crawl spaces can serve two purposes: it can help keep your home warm and it can help prevent the moisture that can lead to the formation of mold and mildew.

Give us a call right now to find out where in your home insulation is lacking

The installation of more insulation in your home will entail an initial financial outlay; nevertheless, this is an investment that will begin yielding a return almost immediately after it has been completed. You won’t be wasting as much energy, which will result in cheaper electricity bills and a more pleasant temperature in your home.

Additionally, you won’t be wasting as much energy, which will save you money. Contact Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200 right away to get the ball rolling on your energy assessment!