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Top Risks to Your Family and House From Poor Insulation | Koala Insula

Protecting your family is your top priority. Your kids, partner and even your pets deserve to live a safe and comfortable life while out and about in the world, which is why you equip everyone with the tools they need to succeed and recognize risk.

However, you may not apply those same practices while you are inside your home, because quite simply, you are home! It may seem much easier to keep your family safe behind your own four walls, but unfortunately it is often not as simple as you may think.

Hidden issues with your home systems and your insulation specifically can expose your family to multiple risks:

Mold

Even just the word mold can send a shiver up your spine. Mold spores are microscopic and can be found both inside and outside of your home. They can float in through open windows or through your vent system, or they can sneak their way inside through drafts or air leaks in your improperly insulated or sealed home.

While having mold spores in your home may seem gross, they don’t actually start causing problems until they find the right conditions to grow.

A home that isn’t properly insulated is also most likely dealing with moisture issues because it can’t effectively keep out the elements. Lingering moisture and excess humidity make the perfect breeding ground for mold spores to settle in and grow into a colony. If you have an uncontrolled mold infestation in your home, your air quality will be impacted, and it can also lead to structural damage to your home as well as to the insulation surrounding the area.

Allergens

The same concept holds true when it comes to allergens! Pollen and other seasonal allergen levels rise as fall as the seasons change, but they can be really impactful in the spring and fall when they are at their highest. If your home doesn’t have proper insulation, these allergens can easily sneak into your home via any gaps or cracks.

This can be particularly troublesome if you have someone in your home who struggles with seasonal allergies. They could have a harder time breathing normally or may even experience respiratory issues

as a result. If you have family members who have asthma or another breathing condition, these seasons may be really hard on them even if they seek the supposed safety of your home.

Home Damage

In addition to the threats of mold and allergens, general home damage can also be really impactful. A leaky home can easily suffer from water damage when it rains, which can cause your walls to become soggy or warped. The longer the leak is left unaddressed, the higher the risk that the water will travel behind your walls and start compromising important structural components of your home.

Finally, one of the most common reasons for burst or frozen pipes in the colder months is due to insufficient insulation. A single burst pipe can cost thousands of dollars in damage repair, so not only is the disaster situation overwhelming, but it can be really costly.

All of these issues can be fixed by investing in your home’s insulation. A properly insulated home is resistant to mold, allergens, moisture and drastic temperature swings, all of which can be really troublesome for your family if left unaddressed. Do your home a favor. Call Koala Insulation of Northwest Pennsylvania today.