Home insulation ensures your family is warm and safe during the winter months. These materials must be correctly installed and provide energy efficiency. Here are five signs that may indicate you should install new insulation to improve home heat retention and better the temperature inside the house. 

How to Know When It’s Time to Install New Home Insulation

1. Changing Temperatures

When you stroll from room to room, the temperature should stay the same. If you notice some places are colder than others, these areas may need insulation to mitigate drafts and better hold heat.

2. Icicles & Ice Dams

People often associate ice damns with gutter trouble; however, icicles may indicate that insulation isn’t preventing heat from leaking out of the home near the roofline. This heat melts the snow on the roof and forms icicles or ice damns. Getting new insulation will prevent this heat exchange and mitigate the risk of ice issues.

3. Frozen Pipes

If the pipes freeze in your home, you may notice the water doesn't work, or there is a flood in a part of the house. Frozen pipes are often caused by inadequate insulation. Without proper protection from cold temperatures, water in the plumbing can freeze and expand, breaking the pipes and expelling water into the home or flooding the yard.

4. Increasing Energy Bills

Assess the energy bills from the last few years. It’s normal to see fluctuations over time as outside temperatures and fuel prices change. However, if the bills consistently increase, the insulation may have settled over time, providing less effective protection and requiring the HVAC to work harder. 

5. Pest Troubles

If you notice mice or bug problems at home during the winter, there may be insulation problems at hand. The presence of these pests can indicate that there are cracks and holes where they can get into the home, potentially providing places where cold air leaks in and hot air seeps out.

 

If you need new insulation at home, contact Priority 1 Construction Service in Hamilton County, OH, for a free quote. The contractor team is licensed in lcynene® products and offers mold abatement, fireproofing, and asbestos removal. Call the Cincinnati-area location at (513) 922-0203 or visit the website for information on their service area, including Eastern Indiana, Northern Kentucky, and Southern Ohio.