Insulating your attic can prevent gradual damage to your home caused by heat and moisture. It prevents water vapors from seeping in and eroding your walls. It also slows down heat buildup in your attic, which can cause the shingles on your roof to swell and crack or cause the plywood on your deck to soften.
But insulation is mostly used to keep your home cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter. The better your home is insulated the less you are going to have to use your HVAC system to cool or heat the house which results in direct energy savings.
REASONS TO CHANGE YOUR INSULATION
- RODENTS AND PESTS:
Our home should be a place of refuge, but some pests take advantage of this. If you’ve noticed critters such as raccoons, squirrels, mice, or opossums around the exterior of your home, it may be a good idea to check your attic, basement, and crawlspaces for any infestations. Rodents and insects are skilled at finding a way into your home through even the smallest of openings such as holes in the roof or vents.
- ROOF LEAKS AND WATER DAMAGE
Just like critters can sneak in through the smallest of holes, so can water. Heavy rains or flooding can compromise the walls and roof of your home. With water coming in, and no way to dry out, there’s a good chance that you’ll have a mold, mildew, or bacteria problems on your hands. Attics, walls, and basements are all susceptible to this kind of water damage.
- INCONSISTENT HOUSE TEMPERATURES
If you’ve noticed inconsistent temperatures in your home, old insulation may be to blame. Over time, you may notice that your insulation begin to loses some of its form, and may crumble or settle. Put on a glove and feel your attic insulation. If you think it still has its elasticity and can hold a shape, that’s great. If it feels crumbly, it’s time to look at replacing it.
At GreenLand we offer all types of top of the line ATTIC/WALL insulation.
In different forms and thickness (R-value) to fit your home and family’s needs.
If any of this sounds familiar, call GreenLand at and we’ll be glad to inspect your home and install new insulation. We can even perform a free home energy evaluation to help you know where your home is losing the most energy!
