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Need new windows? Or maybe you re-insulate to save money instead!

Creating an airtight home is a challenge. No matter how well-made your home may be, warm air can slip through the cracks, raising your energy bill as it does. 

You can blame several sources for your losses?leaking windows, insufficient insulation, and even a damaged roof. Unfortunately, distinguishing between these problems can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have the right tools on hand. 

Luckily, inspectors and insulators have help when diagnosing leaks in your home. Koala Insulation of Twin Cities West has introduced infrared cameras into its inspection toolbox. Thanks to these devices, we can determine why your energy bill is rising and how best to bring it back down again.

What Does an Infrared Camera Reveal?

Infrared cameras detect the distribution of heat throughout your home. That said, these cameras don’t just work on a broad level. They can help inspectors pinpoint the parts of your attic that have started to collect the most heat. More specifically, these cameras can help our team detect:

Damaged Insulation

Your home’s insulation keeps your family comfortable. Incidentally, it’s also your home’s first line of defense since insulation is basically a barrier between outside and in. That being the case, this padding can endure significant wear over time. Insulation that hasn’t been replaced for several years may grow weak against extreme temperatures outdoors.

Restoring your home’s insulation is well within the Koala Insulation team’s playbook. If you’re having trouble retaining heat throughout your home, our professionals can help you insulate to reduce energy bills.

Inappropriate Ventilation

The vents running through your home can get damaged or blocked at times. If you neglect these issues, there’s a chance moisture might build up and cause overall roof failure. A roof that’s actively leaking can’t retain your home’s heat, exposing you to higher bills and hazardous living conditions.

Infrared cameras can help detect pockets of moisture as well as active leaks in your roof. During an inspection, our team will help you identify any conditions that might explain your losses and/or put your family at risk.

Damaged Window Seals

While leaky windows aren’t the only source of heat loss in your home, you’ll still want to keep a close eye on your window seals. If an infrared camera reveals that your attic windows are losing air, then it may be time to consider new windows for an MN home.

Work with Koala Insulation of Twin Cities West

If you’re up against higher energy bills, but you’re not sure why your expenses keep climbing, it may be time to head to your attic. A thorough home inspection can help our insulation specialists understand what’s gone on in your home.

Infrared camera inspections make it easier than ever to identify the source of your home’s ineffective heat retention. After a comprehensive inspection, we’ll let you know whether you need to replace your windows or if it’s actually your insulation that’s the problem.

Whether you need new windows for an MN home or you want to insulate to reduce energy bills, our team can help. Book a free consultation with Koala Insulation of Twin Cities West today.