The most common insulation mistakes that are easily avoided…
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As a homeowner your goal is to make your home comfortable,
no matter what the season, at a reasonable price. Insulating your home is a
great way of achieving that, if it’s done right. Here are a few common mistakes
that will prevent you from experiencing the perks that come with an insulated
home…
Using duct tapes without any insulation
Using duct tapes through an attic space that is
unconditioned is one of the biggest mistakes that can be made during the
insulation process. Duct tapes should only be used in conditioned spaces. If
the room is conditioned then cover the duct tapes with Energy Star’s
recommended home insulation R-value thickness (you can find that here).
Neglecting the role of natural light
Understanding and taking advantage of the natural light in
your home is vital. Using natural light allows for natural heating in the
winter months. Things like south facing windows, skylights, and tubular skylights
will allow warmth into your home naturally and will also illuminate dark rooms.
Ignoring air leakage in your home
Insulation can only do so much to sustain a comfortable
temperature in your home. If there are issues like air leakage you’ll be using more
energy to keep a steady temperature. Leaks can cause energy loss up to 40%.
Going through the home one time to seal these can save you a significant amount
of money on energy bills.
Rushing through the
insulation process
There are many steps and aspects that go into the process of
insulating a home so it’s important to take your time to insure that all your
bases are being covered and that all your options are being considered. It may
be better to spend a little extra money and time if it means doing things right
and saving energy as well as money long term.
