Upgrading insulation in older homes is often a low-cost and highly effective home energy efficiency improvement. Properly insulated homes maintain consistent indoor temperatures, making it easier to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer. This reduces the load on a home’s heating and cooling systems, leading to significant energy savings.
If you’re experiencing high energy bills, drafts or other signs of poor insulation, it may be time to consider an insulation upgrade. Many of these upgrades are also eligible for energy rebates and tax credits.
Best Insulation Solutions for Older Homes
Metal building insulation is one of the most cost-effective and easy to implement improvements. The majority of energy lost in a home is through air leaks around windows and doors, but if the attic is uninsulated it can also allow warm indoor air to escape. Air sealing is an important part of any insulating strategy, and should be combined with attic insulation to minimize the “Stack Effect.”
Older homes typically have uninsulated or under-insulated basements and crawl spaces. These areas can be a significant source of heat loss, and should be properly insulated to help prevent unwanted cold air from entering the home during winter. Proper basement and crawl space insulation also helps to control moisture, which can prolong the lifespan of wall framing and prevent wood rot. Insulation upgrades can be a moderately difficult do-it-yourself project, or if you’re not comfortable with this type of work, there are plenty of qualified contractors to assist. Before hiring anyone, make sure to check references and ask for quotes before making a decision.
Noble Insulation Inc
1201 Pennsylvania Ave Unit D, Richmond, CA 94801
650-686-2965
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