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3 Important Benefits of Insulation

3 Important Benefits of Insulation

To gain the immediate and long-term benefits on of insulation, you should think about insulation as part of a system. Done properly, the system is designed to protect your home’s HVAC and furnace, improve the air quality in your home as well as provide savings on your energy bill. To maximize the benefits of your insulation and the system, there’s a process to follow when it’s time to update your insulation (1) remove and replace old, degraded insulation (2) air seal any gaps, cracks or holes left by electricians, builders or caused by damage (3) disinfect and deodorize the attic with a non-toxic enzyme treatment to disinfect any biological waste and materials, or odors caused by pests or rodents. Once those steps are done, then re-insulating with new insulation to the recommended R-value for your area. This is the most impactful way to improve efficiency and create a comfortable home environment for you and your family.

Extend The Life of Furnace and HVAC

Properly insulated walls and attic will affect the overall performance of your HVAC and furnace because insulation slows the transfer of heat from one place to another making it a key component in keeping energy bills low. The state of CT suggests that residents should have at least R-49 up to R-60 value of insulation in attics and ceilings, R-21-30 in walls and R-30 in floors. The “R-” stands for resistance and the number that follows it indicates how many hours the insulation product retards the movement of heat. At Koala Insulation of Central CT, we go a step further by building dams and walkways around HVAC units in the attic for further protection and easy access for maintenance. Insulation upgrades working together with your HVAC and furnace are the perfect combination for the performance of your home.  

Improved Comfort and Air Quality in The Home

You can preserve the air quality in your home by sealing gaps, cracks and holes as well as installing proper insulation. Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air in and around your home and poorly insulated homes with leakage, gaps or entry points for rodents or pests can produce poor air quality. Rodents and pest contaminate insulation, leaving it damaged and toxic. As air passes between your home and the soiled insulation through those entry points, it picks up and carries those contaminants leading to allergies, sinus problems or other health concerns. Adequately sealing and insulating attics, walls and crawl spaces will deter rodents and pest while improve the air quality in your home.

Lower Utility Bills

To start saving on energy bill, we recommend assessing your insulation for the correct R-value and if necessary removing the old insulation and replacing with fresh, new insulation. This will ensure you have the right R-Value in your attic and/or walls, which in turn reduces the costs associated heating and cooling your living space. The EPA estimates that homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs (or an average of 11% on total energy costs) by air sealing their homes and adding insulation in attics, floors over crawl spaces and basements. The state of CT even offers additional savings through Energize CT Rebate Program.

To learn more about the benefits of insulation, contact Koala Insulation of Central CT and we will perform a thorough inspection and evaluation of your insulation and provide you with the best solution for you home.

Need help with which insulation is right for you? Contact us at Koala Insulation of Central Connecticut for more information today.