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Where DIY Insulation Can Go Wrong

We all love a good DIY project, but it can be frustrating when something goes wrong or not the way you expected it to! Certain mistakes can be fixed easily if they are caught in time, while others can cause more problems to occur.

Improperly installing your insulation increases your risk of poor airflow, bad ventilation and can even be a health hazard to you and your family.

Adding Too Much or Too Little Insulation

It can be easy to see a roll of batt insulation at the store and think you can do it yourself! If you are trained properly, it can be a relatively easy thing to do. If you aren’t, it can be troublesome.

Leaving gaps at the ceiling or floor or leaving areas completely uninsulated reduces your insulation’s ability to work effectively and can cause draft issues and air leaks.

You can also go overboard and install too much insulation! Batt and blown-in insulation should be fluffy in nature when installed, so overstuffing it and compressing it too much can reduce its effectiveness.

You can also install the wrong thickness as well without even thinking about it! Your insulation needs to have the right R-value for our area in order to work effectively in your home.

Installing Insulation in the Wrong Place

You could also accidentally insulate right over an important vent or soffit in your home. If that happens, the air won’t flow through your home properly and that will lead to all kinds of issues. Your home will be too humid, too stuffy and can even experience mold growth.

In addition, you could also easily overlook an air leak when you are insulating. If you don’t air seal the leak, your insulation won’t be able to work the way it needs to and you will keep having the same problems as before!

What Koala Can Do

The best way to avoid all this is to just let our team of professionals handle your insulation job! With the right tools and equipment, we can ensure your insulation is installed correctly and in the right place.

A DIY job could cost you more money in the long run if that insulation needs to be removed before it is redone. Save yourself the headache and the money and let us handle your insulation project for you this season.

We are here to help! Call Koala Insulation of Chattanooga today.