NASHVILLE Blog

Insulation and preventing condensation

It's getting hot and humid again here in middle Tennessee. You might be suprised to learn how directly your home health can affect your personal health. The number one threat to our homes, and therefore us, is moisture. What does that have to do with insulation? Well moisture issues are not all caused by leaks. Condensation build up can be silent and go unnoticed. Here is how insulation can combat that.

     Isulation acts as a thermal barrier, reducing heat transfer between the interior and extenrior of your home. Picture this: As winter sweeps through Murfreesboro, insulation keeps the cozy air inside your home and prevents it from escaping through the walls. By maintaining consistent surface temperatures, insulation helps prevent condensation from forming on your walls. Without insulation in your walls in neighborhoods like Germantown, Brentwood, and East Nashville, the hot air inside will meet right with the cold air outside and create moisture right on your sheetrock.

     Dew point control is another insulation benefit. In Franklin or 12 South, where humidity can be high during the summer, insulation plays a crucial role in controlling the dew point. With insulation, you create a barrier that limits contact between the warm, moist air and colder surfaces. So when the cool air-conditioned air in your home encounters the hot, humid air outside in Murfreesboro, the insulation helps maintain surface temperatures. By doing so, insulation minimizes the chances of condensation forming on surfaces, keeping your home dry and comfortable. Not to mention, without adequate insulation, your AC will have to run constantly to keep replenishing cold air in your home. Costing you more money while creating moisture issues. Double whammy.

    Moisture Control in Attics and Crawl Spaces: In the picturesque town of Franklin or the eclectic neighborhood of East Nashville, where historic homes dot the landscape, insulation in attics and crawl spaces is vital. Imagine exploring the attic of a beautifully restored Victorian home in Murfreesboro or Germantown, only to find a well-insulated space that keeps the temperature consistent throughout the year. With proper insulation, moisture buildup is prevented, ensuring that condensation doesn't form on the underside of the roof or enter the living space. This helps preserve the charm and structural integrity of homes in neighborhoods like Franklin, 12 South, and beyond.

    You can buy hygrometers that you can place throughout your home, attic and crawl space and check the levels from your smartphone. Home health tracking has never been easier. Maintaining between 40% and 60% relative humidity is ideal. Attics and crawl spaces, if not encapsulated are effectively the outdoors, will mimic the outdoor humidity but can still cause issues and have solutuions that we'd be happy to help with. 

By effectively preventing condensation, insulation not only protects your home but also creates a healthier environment in the diverse neighborhoods of Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Dickson, Spring Hill, East Nashville, and the rest of Middle Tennessee. To learn more about the benefits of insulation and its impact on your home, visit koalainsulation.com/nashville.