Drafty home? How insulation can help
Winter is right around the corner, and already temperatures are starting to drop. With the cold approaching, you might begin to notice that there are a few areas throughout your home that feel just a bit more chilly than the rest. These drafty areas might not be as big of an issue in the summer, but during the cold winter months, they can make your home uncomfortable. So what's a homeowner to do in the face of drafty spaces? Here's how adding insulation can improve a drafty home.
Consistent Comfort
While you theoretically could help avoid drafty areas in your home by cranking up the thermostat, you'd still be left with uneven heating across multiple rooms. Increasing your thermostat's temperature will help draftier areas feel warmer, but then you'll be left with some rooms that feel more like a sauna. Instead, sealing up the gaps in your home that cause draftiness solves the source of the issue and prevents drafts altogether.
Lower Costs
Adding insulation might be a bit of an investment to start depending on how drafty your home is, but ultimately the fix will end up paying for itself in utility bill savings. Proper insulation can reduce the costs of heating and cooling by more than 40%. Over time, you'll save more by fixing the drafts in your home thanks to lower utility bills.
What Insulation Should I Add?
Fixing your home insulation can be tricky. After all, where should you start? The right insulation company will be able to help you identify the problem areas in your home. Usually, these are cracks around or under doors and windows where heated air can escape and cold air can enter your home. Sometimes, your insulation company will determine that the best plan is to add extra insulation to multiple rooms in your home. The solution will vary depending on your home's construction, age, and more.
Drafty homes can be frustrating to deal with during the winter, but adding extra insulation can help you avoid cold spots in your home and reduce your heating bill over longer periods of time. For more information on how to fix your drafty home or to schedule maintenance that will keep your home cozy in winter, call GreenSavers at 866.827.5774 or self-schedule a consultation for insulation in Portland or insulation in Bend.
Learn More about Home Insulation
Start by visiting our insulation resource pages for homeowners in Portland or Bend, Oregon. You can also keep reading our latest blog articles about insulation and hiring insulation contractors.
