Older Baltimore Homes: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Insulation?

Baltimore is full of older homes with plenty of character.. While original details and historic charm are great, the insulation behind the walls and in the attic may not be keeping up with today’s comfort and energy-efficiency standards.

If your home is older and you’re dealing with drafts, uncomfortable rooms or heating and cooling bills that seem high your insulation may be part of the problem.

Older Insulation May Not Be Enough

Insulation can settle, shift or become less effective over time. Some older homes may also have areas that were never properly insulated in the place.

The attic is a place to start. If there isn’t insulation or there are visible gaps your home can lose heated air during the winter and gain unwanted heat during the summer.

Watch for Signs Around Your Home

Room drafts, uneven temperatures and a heating or cooling system that seems to run constantly can all be signs that your home could benefit from better insulation.

Air leaks can also be an issue in older homes. Sealing gaps and cracks along with improving insulation can help your home hold onto the air you’re already paying to heat or cool.

Give Your Home a Comfort Upgrade

You don’t have to change the character of your older Baltimore home to make it more comfortable. Updating insulation and air sealing can help improve comfort while making your home more energy efficient, throughout the year.

At Koala Insulation of the Greater Baltimore Area we can evaluate your insulation and help identify areas that may need some attention.

Contact Koala Insulation of Greater Baltimore Area today to schedule an insulation evaluation and find out if it’s time to give your home an insulation upgrade.