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Save Money on your Energy Bills with Koala Insulation of Lexington

On average, you can save up to 20% on your home's heating and cooling costs or up to 10% on its total energy costs by adding insulation to attics, floors, crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists, and by reducing unwanted air leaks all around your house.

If your house was built before 1960, you’ll probably need new insulation. Insulation codes laws weren’t put into effect until 1965, even then builders only insulated about 25% of homes. After 1965, builders added insulation to walls, but the insulation was only 2” when an average wall cavity is 3.5”. For insulation to be most effective, it should be installed so it fits into the wall cavity completely. Even today, 90% of U.S. homes are under-insulated.

As a general rule, insulation should be replaced or retrofitted every 15 to 20 years. However, it may need replacing or retrofitting sooner depending on the type of insulation installed, the R rating of the original insulation, compression and movement over time, and whether any damage has occurred.

In a 2012 energy study, it stated that “If all U.S. homes were fitted with insulation based on the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), residential electricity use nationwide would drop by about 5 percent and natural gas use by more than 10 percent.” The study showed that by increasing insulation in U.S. homes across the country, not only did energy usage decrease but there was also a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions as well as other pollutants.

Energy Savings with Batt Insulation

Batt insulation or blanket insulation generally consists of fiberglass or mineral wool insulation. It is pre-cut and sized to fit most standard building sizes and is best suited for residential houses. It commonly is used in between wall studs, attic rafters, and ceiling joists. This type of insulation can be used throughout the house, insulating floors, walls, ceiling, and attics as well as basements and crawl spaces.

There are many benefits to consider when choosing Batt Insulation. It is a cost-efficient option, offers varying degrees of sound absorption, can reduce energy costs, and is available in different materials and thicknesses to help achieve optimal energy efficiency.

Impacts of Batt Insulation and Energy Savings

• Reduce Energy Costs
• Lower CO2 Emissions
• Improved Comfort
• Reduced Condensation
• Reduced Sound and Noise

Professionally installed insulation will save you money in the future and put less demand on your energy resources. It will help to keep the temperature instead of your home consistent from room to room. Our experts at Koala Insulation of Lexington are here to help get your home running more comfortable all while saving you money on your energy bills.