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When winter weather keeps you inside, you do everything you can to control your home’s interior temperature. But there’s one home insulation step many homeowners forget. Your crawl space is one of the most neglected areas of your home, and crawl space insulation plays a significant role in home heating. It may be tiny, but this area holds a lot of cold air that leaks into your living space.

Here are three reasons crawl space insulation should be a top concern this winter:

  • crawl space insulationLower Energy Bills: According to HouseLogic, you’ll pay about $5 per square foot for crawl space insulation from a construction contractor. But the good news is, you’ll likely recoup that money in the coming years. Quality insulation means your furnace won’t have to run as long or as hard to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. You’ll see a significant difference in your energy bills that will lead to long-term savings.
  • More Efficient HVAC Systems: Giving your furnace a break will also decrease your chances of needing HVAC repair. An overworked furnace will break down often, and you can also expect it to fail prematurely. When that happens, you’ll have to pay for a replacement on top of your sky-high energy bills.
  • Better Indoor Air Quality: No matter how clean you keep your house, your crawl space is home to a collection of dirt, dust, and other allergens—along with the occasional insect. If it’s not insulated properly, air won’t be the only thing to find its way into your living space. Air pollutants affect your home’s air quality and cause numerous health issues. Crawl space insulation will help keep the air you breathe both clean and comfortable.

 

It’s never too early to prepare for winter with residential insulation. Alas-Co General Construction has been serving Anchorage, AK, for more than 30 years, and they’ll get the job done quickly and affordably. Call (907) 522-2297 to schedule an appointment or visit their website for more information about crawl space insulation.

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