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Insulation can be a part of your home that you may not think about due to it being out of sight. Unfortunately, a homeowner may not always know enough about insulation to be able to anticipate the problems that their house can encounter or know the steps that can help to correct these problems.
Insulation Can Develop Rot
Rot is not a problem that homeowners may associate with their insulation. However, it is entirely possible for insulation to start to rot as a result of water leaking on it or condensation forming. Over time, the moisture will be able to cause the insulation fibers to begin to rot and degrade. This can reduce the insulation's effectiveness at stopping heat transfer while also posing secondary risks for the rest of the house. Rotted insulation will have to be removed and replaced in order to repair this damage, and this may be an effort that requires professional services in order to be effectively completed.
Some Homes May Not Have Been Built With Sufficient Amounts Of Insulation
In addition to the need to replace insulation that has started to rot, it can also be necessary to upgrade a home's insulation due to it being insufficient at the time of the home's construction. If there was not enough insulation designed into the structure, its overall energy efficiency, as well as the general comfort of those inside the house, will be suppressed. For those that think that their homes may have been built with too little insulation, it is possible to supplement the insulation that is currently in the home. As part of this process, the insulation throughout the structure will need to be assessed to determine the areas that would benefit the most from having additional insulation installed.
Upgrading Your Home's Insulation Does Not Have To Be A Challenging Project
Undertaking a project to increase the amount of insulation in the house can be a sizable undertaking. Yet, it may not be as disruptive or difficult as you might assume. The use of spray foam insulation systems can allow for large amounts of insulation to rapidly be placed throughout the home. Unlike conventional insulation systems, a spray foam solution can be installed with little more than drilling a hole in the wall for the spray nozzle. This can allow for your home's insulation to be supplemented without causing major disruptions for life in the home or contributing to unnecessary interior damage to the building.
To learn more, contact an insulation company.
Share31 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.
