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Key Places to Add Some Insulation in Winter

Whether we like it or not, our homes can be vulnerable to the change in seasonal temperature just like us. If our houses are not properly insulated, we feel the effects almost immediately!

For most people, new insulation for your entire home may not be necessary. By focusing on certain high-risk areas in your home, you can experience a more comfortable environment all winter.

Bulk Up Your Attic

Our attics are perhaps one of the most important spaces in our homes during the winter. They are tasked with the job of maintaining the most ideal environment for temperature and air flow. As warm air moves up, our attics need to be able to avoid getting too hot and holding onto that heat.

In addition to the benefits of an attic fan to help with air circulation, blown-in insulation is a great addition to your attic for the winter season. It can help keep your attic at a more uniform temperature and can help avoid cold spots and drafts, allowing your attic to function the way it needs to.

Focus on Your Garage Wall

When was the last time you thought about your garage insulation? Not all homes are equipped with a complete insulation installation in their garages, but it can certainly be helpful! Think about it—the biggest door in our homes opens multiple times a day to let our cars (and a bunch of cold air) inside.

Once that cold air is in your garage, it can impact your home via the wall that your garage is attached to! Adding in some insulation to that wall can help keep out the winter air and can help keep the rest of your home warm, too.

Size Up Your Windows

Leaky or drafty windows can be a serious headache! Did you know that a drafty window can cause up to 30% of your home’s heat loss every winter? That sounds like a high utility bill with no added benefit to us!

Simple fixes like weatherstripping or caulking along the windowsills can help stop a draft and prevent the introduction of cold air into your home. You can also install some simple insulation film during the winter months as a temporary fix.

If you address these three areas of your home during the winter, we can guarantee a more comfortable house all season.

We are the best in the insulation business! Let our team at Koala Insulation of Chattanooga handle your next project.