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The Importance of Properly Insulating Your Home in the Catawba Valley

When you picture your home in your mind, the first things that you see are probably cozy rooms, smiling faces and a happy family. Your house is your family’s home, after all!

Even though we don’t think about our home’s insulation on a daily basis, it is actually one of the most important parts of your home’s performance. A properly insulated home is responsible for keeping you comfortable, keeping your energy bills down and reducing your risk of home damage.

Comfort Is Key

Insulation is often associated with cold weather, and while it is definitely crucial when the winter wind blows, it is actually necessary year-round! Your insulation works hard to keep your home at a steadier, more consistent temperature no matter what is going on outside.

In the winter, it helps keep your home warmer and minimizes unnecessary heat loss. In the summer, it cools down your home and prevents your rooms from getting too hot.

It does this by controlling air movement and by slowing the flow of heat transfer. A properly insulated home makes sure that the air circulating your home is at the proper temperature without having to generate heat or air conditioned air in order to do so!

Think of it as the coziest, most efficient blanket for your home.

Keeping Your Bills Lower

If your home isn’t vulnerable to large temperature swings or doesn’t have a draft problem, the heat or air conditioning that your HVAC system produces is able to circulate more efficiently. This allows your HVAC system to not have to work as hard to keep you and your family comfortable!

If your furnace or air conditioner doesn’t have to kick on as often, your energy bills will directly benefit. The best part is that our insulation materials are very durable and will last for years, so the installation will pay for itself in energy savings over time—and then some.

Cutting Down on Moisture and Noise

Another benefit of proper insulation is that it helps control the moisture levels in your home. If your inside air is warm and moist, it can rise too quickly into your attic.

Over time, that air has nowhere to go and moisture will build up, causing mildew and mold growth. Once mold starts to grow, it can quickly take over a space and actually be a health hazard to your family. If your home is properly insulated, moisture can’t get in and cause these issues!

Having the right insulation in the right places can also help reduce noise transfer from room to room or even from the outside in. If you have a busy neighborhood or a particularly large (or loud) family, having a well-insulated home can create a more ideal environment for everyone.

Insulation is one of the best investments you can make in your home! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Hickory to learn more.