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Insulation: The Blanket for Your Home's Comfort

Imagine settling down on the couch in front of your favorite tv series on a chilly winter night, the wind howling outside, and the temperature dropping. You start to get cold beginning with your toes, then your fingers, and then you seek refuge under your favorite blanket. Just as a blanket keeps you warm and comfortable, insulation serves a similar purpose for your home. Insulation is the unsung hero of your home, working tirelessly to not only maintain a comfortable indoor environment but also reduces energy consumption thus saving you money.

1. Keeping the Cold Out:

Much like a warm, snug blanket shields you from the cold air, insulation forms a barrier between the exterior and interior of your home. It prevents the cold air from seeping inside during the winter months and keeps the heat out during the scorching summer.  Your furnace works harder and more often to keep your desired air temperature and because your body heat isn’t getting reflected back to you, you feel colder at a certain temperature than you would with insulation!

2. Energy Efficiency:

The better your home is insulated the less energy you will use to stay comfortable.  Sitting in front of the TV show you could either turn the furnace up to a higher temperature or grab a blanket.  Just as more layers or a thicker blanket provides better insulation, upgrading or adding insulation to your home can significantly improve its comfort and thus its energy efficiency.

While adding insulation may involve an initial cost, the long-term savings on energy bills and the increase in property value make it a financially sound decision.  Payoff for adding attic insulation is typically just a few years and with ever increasing energy bills it makes sense to do sooner rather than later.

3. Noise Reduction:

Insulation also helps to muffle external sounds, allowing you to sleep peacefully. It doesn’t block sound, but definitely quiets them.  It acts as a sound barrier, keeping unwanted noise at bay and ensuring a quieter, more peaceful indoor environment.

4. The Importance of Proper Installation:

Just draping a blanket over yourself won't provide maximum warmth; you must ensure its properly it goes over your toes and gets tucked in just right. Similarly, insulation must be correctly installed to be effective. Air flow and moisture movement must be propertly accounted for.  Air movement, gaps, compression, or inadequate coverage can compromise its performance. Professional installation ensures that insulation is installed properly and won’t cause more problems later.

In conclusion, insulation is like using a blanket in many ways plus a few more. It keeps the cold out, maintains a comfortable temperature, enhances energy efficiency, reduces noise, conserves resources, and offers a significant return on investment. Just as you wouldn't sleep without your favorite blanket on a cold night, you shouldn't neglect the importance of insulation in your home. It's a simple yet powerful solution that makes your living space cozier, more energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly, all while saving you money in the long run.

Justin Schuh
Owner of Koala Insulation of NoCo