Suffering From Insulation Issues?

Going in for expensive insulation material is no guarantee that your house will be energy efficient. You should carry out frequent energy audits to check whether you are indeed enjoying the benefits of the high quality insulation material that you have purchased. There are many reasons why the insulating material may not be providing proper benefits.

The first is rodent and insect infestation. These pests often bore into the walls and cause the insulating material to sag down. You should visualize the insulation material as a net placed between your house and the outer wall. This net, made up of energy absorbing material, is supposed to retain heat and ensure that heat loss is not very high in your house. Just as a hole in the net will allow the prey to escape, improper fitting or sagging of the material will lead to leaks from which heat can escape.

Pest infestations apart, there are numerous instances where passage of time causes the quality of insulation to come down. This is where your choice of supplier of material makes a huge difference.

Another reason why insulating material may not offer proper benefits is that you may be using wrong material at the wrong place. Do not make the mistake of thinking that a single insulation material of a specific R rating would be sufficient for your entire house. If you have an attic, you will need to choose the right material accordingly.

Thermo Tight Insulators is dedicated to providing high quality weatherization and insulation services of your home through a variety of insulating, air sealing and venting methods that save on your  home energy cost.

Our services include insulation of existing walls, attics, dense packing perimeters, air sealing of all chimney stacks, tub and chase ways, proper ventilation of attic area to allow appropriate air flow and reduce air ventilation