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3 Signs Your Home is Under Insulated

3 Signs Your Home is Under Insulated:

Most Florida residents are unaware that before 1975 Florida homes were not required by law to have insulation. Whether you have an old home or a newly built home you may be paying unnecessary expenses to keep your home cool during the constant warm Florida weather months. There are several different types of insulation, each type responds to different buildings and weather conditions. In the state of Florida residential requirements for insulation are divided by the location and must meet specific R-values. R-Value is the one factor to consider when remodeling or building a new property. Our consultation with an experienced estimator is free of cost to determine what type of insulation you need, what will be most effective and to help address any other issues you may be facing. If you are experiencing any of the following issues your home may be poorly insulated.

A/C Unit unnecessary upgrade

Statistics from the US Department of Energy show that air conditioning and heating make up about 43% of utility bills. The larger the A/C unit the higher your energy bill is. If your home is not well insulated your A/C unit must work a lot harder than normal to cool down your home. Normally you'll end up purchasing a larger A/C unit in hopes to keep your home comfortable, which is not always the proper solution. Please Keep in mind a larger unit means a larger upfront investment and higher monthly energy costs.

High energy bills

Let's talk about the process! Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas. Is your home feeling warm even when your air conditioning is set to a low setting? If so, warm air is likely leaking in! The brutal heat outside is attracted to the cool air in your home resulting in warm air slipping through gaps in your doors, windows, or insulation. Living in Florida we rely on our air conditioners to keep our homes always cool. No matter what there always seems to be that one room that never gets quite as cool as the other surrounding rooms. The most important thing is to make sure that your insulation has a strong R-value. R-value is heat resistance and the higher the R-value the more heat resistance it provides. In Florida where it's hot all year long, it's recommended that your attic insulation has an R-value of 30 to 60.

Allergen sensitivity

Insulation not only keeps your home cool when temperatures begin to rise but also helps battle seasonal allergies. Air flows freely from the outside into your home constantly which can be corrected by air sealing doors, windows, as well as properly insulating your walls and attic. The last thing you want is pollen or mold entering your home uninvited!

Protect yourself, your family, and your home by properly insulating with a licensed and insured company. Curious if your home has the right amount of insulation? Call us today for a FREE estimate!