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Great insulation is critical if you want to enjoy a pleasant residential living experience. Although the insulation is hidden behind the walls it plays a very important role within your household. You may not be able to see the condition of your insulation without removing at least a portion of the wall, but there are usually a few telltale signs to look for that will let you know something is amiss. If any of the following signs have been plaguing your home, it's time to contact a contractor and ask them to bulk up or replace your current wall insulation.
Let Touch Be Your Guide
When touching the walls in your home, do you notice they feel particularly cold to the touch? If so, this could be a key indication that you don't have enough insulation. Your walls shouldn't necessarily be excessively cold when the seasons flow into winter, especially if you have adequate central heating throughout the place.
Insulation is designed to do just what the name implies: insulate your home. When insulation works as it should, it sets up a potent barrier to keep outside air from entering the interior portions of the property. If the insulation has begun to wear away or if you don't have enough of it, more outdoor weather conditions are able to make their way inside. Not only will you usually find your walls to be cold when you touch them but there could be lots of unpleasant drafts seeping in as well. Getting new insulation should fix the problem and may even make it possible to turn down the thermostat so you can save on energy expenses.
The Critters Make An Appearance
Trying to fight bug and critter infestations is rarely something anyone looks forward to. A large part of being able to enjoy your home is knowing you won't see mice running across the floor every evening or find insects in the strangest places. You may initially try to wage war with the help of a pest professional, but if the issue persists, your insulation might be at fault.
Beefing up your insulation could put an immediate stop to your critter quandary. Foam insulation may be the best option because it fills in the cracks that can appear like "open" signs to unwanted guests!
Staying aware of your wall insulation often puts a halt to so many of the occurrences that you face each day. If any of these signs show up, have a contractor put in new insulation right away.
Share8 March 2021
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
