The modern home is built with energy efficiency in mind. Over the years, architects and builders have sought to ensure that your home is a place where heating and cooling can take place efficiently, that hot air stays outside during the summer and that hot air stays inside during the winter months. As you can well imagine, ventilation problems can arise, although there are many ways to prevent such problems with an indoor air quality product. But all of these considerations are primarily due to a single product, insulation. While it comes in various shapes, sizes and colors, your insulation is the key to energy efficiency in the home.
Without insulation, your indoor living space is subject to the whims of nature. On a particularly scorching day, the thermal energy will radiate through the roof and into all the nooks of your house; on a particularly cold day, your heater will simply be unable to keep up with the energy loss as your heat goes right through the walls, windows, doors and roof. Not only would a lack of insulation dramatically affect your comfort, but it would also lead to exorbitant energy bills. One of the ways that whole house HVAC systems are able to be relatively affordable is due to insulation technology.
It’s imperative that your insulation be professionally installed or replaced as the case may be. If you live in an older home, then you may want to consider upgrading your old insulation. Depending on what type it is, how it was installed originally, as well as its location, you may stand to benefit greatly from the improved efficiency. If you are building a new home, make sure you hire a trusted contractor to take care of your insulation needs before they close the walls up, although blown-in insulation is also an option for retrofitting purposes.
Today’s lesson: don’t underestimate the importance of your insulation. Poor quality or poorly installed insulation can cause even high-end air conditioners and heating systems to produce lackluster results, lead to intimidating utility bills, and generally provide discomfort throughout the home. If you have any further questions about our insulation services in Austin, TX, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Roznovak’s Services.
