{"id":102,"date":"2020-06-10T03:46:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T03:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atticsolutions.serppilot.com\/2021\/04\/23\/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-insulate-your-home\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T17:13:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T01:13:30","slug":"when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-insulate-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atticsolutionsusa.com\/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-insulate-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is The Best Time Of Year To Insulate Your Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Your attic insulation provides year-round protection from heat gain and loss, especially during peak times of the year. If your attic was never installed in adequate quantities or quality from the start, older insulation has broken down and no longer works, or the insulation has been damaged or removed destroyed as the result of pest infestations<\/a> or water damage, you need to update it.<\/p>\r\n

The question is, when is the best time to insulate your home? Busy schedules and the quick passage of time can mean losing the ideal opportunity to replace or update your home\u2019s insulation in time to reap the cost-savings benefits.<\/p>\r\n

Fall And Spring Are Ideal Seasons To Insulate Your Home<\/h2>\r\n

Updating or replacing insulation is best done during the more moderate seasons when your HVAC system is powered off or only working at bare minimum levels. That way, licensed insulation contractors can provide a thorough inspection, estimate, and services before it\u2019s critical for your whole home comfort and utility expenses.<\/p>\r\n

Here in the Bay Area, spring and fall are the best times to inspect and replace insulation as needed. That way, your home is adequately insulated<\/a> in time for the peak heat and cold seasons. Upgrading your insulation before the year\u2019s highest- and lowest temperatures mean you gain instant savings benefits from your new insulation.<\/p>\r\n

Energy.gov\u2019s Energy Star page cites that adequate insulation that meets the Energy Efficiency guidelines and R-Values for your region<\/a>, combined with proper air sealing, can save you as much as 20% on your utility bills each month. In almost all cases, necessary insulation replacement pays for itself via energy savings within a handful of years or less.<\/p>\r\n

Signs Attics And Crawl Spaces Need Insulation Replacement Or Updating<\/h2>\r\n

First, don\u2019t forget that your crawl spaces<\/a> \u2013 as well as your attic \u2013 should be evaluated when determining your home\u2019s insulation needs.<\/p>\r\n

If you know what you\u2019re looking for, you can conduct your own DIY insulation to determine whether or not your home needs an insulation update<\/a> or full-blown, insulation replacement. You\u2019ll need to enter the crawl space under your home, and then take a good look at the insulation in your attic as well.<\/p>\r\n

Signs that your home\u2019s insulation needs repair or replacement include:<\/p>\r\n

Energy bills seem higher than usual<\/h3>\r\n

If your energy bills seem higher than usual, and there haven\u2019t been any notable changes in your programmable thermostat, inadequate insulation could be the culprit. Also, make sure you\u2019re observing your HVAC manufacturer\u2019s schedule for maintenance.<\/p>\r\n

The age of your home<\/h3>\r\n

If the insulation is original, your home is on the older side<\/a> (15 to 20-years old or more), and you haven\u2019t had your insulation inspected in a while, you\u2019ll probably benefit from supplementation. Today\u2019s insulation is superior to the products manufactured even 10 or 15 years ago. Not only have energy efficiency standards evolved in the past couple of decades, but insulation quality becomes compromised over the years by moisture, mold\/mildew, movement of humans or rodents on top of it, etc. This means that older insulation is almost always in need of updating, amendment, or a full replacement.<\/p>\r\n

History of pest infestations<\/h3>\r\n

The large majority of insulation found in Bay Area home is batt-style (like puffy blankets of insulation) and spray foam insulation. Both types are very attractive to pests, which burrow into it or chew it up for nesting material. In addition to posing a health risk, the quality of insulation is diminished, and insulation won\u2019t work as it was designed to. Any evidence of pest infestations<\/a> or damage should be handled and cleaned up immediately, including the replacement of damaged insulation.<\/p>\r\n

Moisture or water damage<\/h3>\r\n

Major leaks, burst pipes or other sources of water damage can instantly damage insulation. However, a chronic presence of moisture \u2013 even seasonal dampness \u2013 eventually leads to mold, mildew, and\/or the inevitable breakdown of the insulation\u2019s compounds. Once the cause of the water or moisture damage is identified and repaired, professional insulation installers can clean up the mess<\/a>, remove the damaged insulation, and replace it.<\/p>\r\n

The house feels drafty, then insulate your home<\/h3>\r\n

All of a sudden, you\u2019re experiencing drafts that don\u2019t seem to be coming from the typical exterior door and window culprits. This is another sign that old or damaged insulation is no longer serving as the buffer between exterior walls and your interior rooms. Once old batts are replaced, your home\u2019s interior temperature will be more consistent from room to room.<\/p>\r\n

Update Or Replace Insulation In Your Bay Area Home<\/h2>\r\n

The fall season is a great time to update or replace insulation in your Bay Area Home. We recommend scheduling a consultation with at least two to three different contractors to learn more about what your house needs, to get a competitive estimate, and to get a feel for which company feels like the most trustworthy and qualified team for the job.<\/p>\r\n

The team here at Attic Solutions has decades of experience under our belts, and we pride ourselves on being honest, hardworking, and dependable. Contact us to schedule a consultation<\/a> and determine whether it\u2019s the right time to insulate your home.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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