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3 Reasons to Get New Home Insulation

Insulation plays an important role in keeping you comfortable year-round. While it has the potential to last for decades, the material may degrade and lose its integrity over time. Thankfully, an insulation contractor can provide a fresh installation to restore your home's cozy interior. Here are a few signs that it’s time to call a professional.

Do You Need to Replace Your Insulation?

1. Elevated Energy Costs

If your energy bills suddenly spike for no obvious reason, it could be due to the degradation of your insulation. Insulating materials prevent heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. When they break down, openings naturally develop that cause both heated and cooled air to escape the home year-round. 

As a result, your HVAC system needs to work even harder to maintain your desired temperature. If you can’t attribute the rise in energy costs to another cause, have an insulation contractor assess the attic and crawlspace.

2. Existing Pest Issues

If you’ve had problems with mice or other rodents in the past, you should be aware of their potential effects on insulation. Because these pests commonly reside in the attic, they can quickly make their home in and around insulation materials. 

The rodents can quickly eat through anything, even foam. If you’ve had pests in the attic in the past, it’s possible that they’ve damaged the insulation, reducing its efficiency.

3. Uneven Room Temperatures

Older homes are particularly vulnerable to degrading insulation, which can leave many rooms in the dwelling feeling cooler or warmer. If the insulating materials become too thin to have a notable effect, temperatures in the home won't be properly regulated. Replacing the insulation and sealing any windows with weatherstripping or caulking can create a powerful barrier that promotes consistent temperatures inside the house.