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3 Common Areas Where Homes Lack Insulation

With winter nearing, you want to be confident your home will contain its heat. Adequate wall and attic insulation are responsible for this and ensure you’re comfortable throughout the season. However, not all homes are well-insulated. Thankfully, it's easy to identify and address the areas that are lacking. While each home is different, the following are spaces that can typically benefit from additional insulation to reduce air loss and energy waste.

What Parts of a House Are Generally Under-Insulated?

1. Garage

Garages are notorious for energy waste since their doors and walls aren’t always insulated, allowing cool air to infiltrate and warm air to leak out. There may also be poorly insulated windows and gaps around the garage door that let in drafts. Scheduling an energy evaluation lets professionals find under-insulated areas. They'll use a thermal leak detector to see where heat is escaping and apply spray-foam insulation to seal the garage.

2. Basement Rim Joists

Rim joists run perpendicularly across your basement ceiling and below the first-story floor. When under-insulated, cold basement air warms, rises, and escapes through the upper floors. Spray foam insulation is perfect for these tight spaces because it fills every nook and cranny. Professionals spray the expanding foam into each block and then shave off the excess, ensuring no air passes.

3. Pipe Outlets

Plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, and attic vents are small outlets in your home exterior where air can escape. These tight spaces are another great spot for spray-foam insulation. Since it expands, you can be confident the entire outlet is filled. If you suspect that your home may be under-insulated, contact Koala Insulation of Newark. Serving New Castle County, DE, these insulation installation professionals are backed by 15 years of experience and committed to keeping customers comfortable. They perform comprehensive home energy audits and offer solutions like blown-in and spray foam insulation to reduce energy waste. Visit the website for details on spray foam insulation, or call (302) 273-8476 to schedule a consultation.