Our insulation contractors want to share with you four signs that it's time for you to upgrade the insulation in your home. 

#1 : High Energy Bills: Heating and Cooling loss

Your energy bills should not fluctuate to an extreme amount during the summer and winter months. You also shouldn't even notice the temperatures changing from room to room. One sign of adequate insulation is a consistent energy bill and temperature distribution throughout your home. If this is not the case, it may mean your HVAC or furnace system is working overtime to compensate for the improperly insulated rooms in your home.

Did you know that new insulation has at least twice the insulating value of old insulation? If you live in an older home, the insulation may have been installed decades ago, or there is none. In the past few decades, insulation technology has advanced. This means that it's time to give us a call to learn about the new insulation we can install in your home.

#2 : Cold Rooms: Walls, Floors, Ceilings

Did you know that insulating the ceilings of your room can make the room above it warmer? Homeowners commonly forget to insulate their basement or garage ceiling. Not having insulation in these areas causes the floor in the room above to always be cold. It's time for you to walk about your home without layers of socks this year by calling us today!

We recommend doing the touch test. Do any of your interior walls, floors, or ceilings feel cold or damp when they should be warm and dry? This means that there is not enough insulation. Similarly, your exterior walls should feel cool but not damp. This means that insulation keeps the air within your home at the temperature it should be.

#3 : Pests: Mice & Bugs

All animals and bugs that should be outside should stay outside. These little critters see your warm home as the place to be if there are holes they can squeeze through. Once inside, they will use your insulation to nest and even eat it. If you notice any contaminants or droppings left behind by wildlife, it's time to call in the help of an insulation contractor. Needless to say, having pests or rodents in your home opens the door to potential health concerns as well because they commonly carry diseases.

#4 : Water Damage: Frozen Pipes & Leaky Roof

A leaky roof is a sign of having your insulation replaced as soon as possible. In the winter, snow on your roof can melt and collect in areas near the eaves. When the water freezes, it can create an ice dam and can damage parts of your roof. As the ice melts, water will make its way into your attic. This can cause water damage to your insulation. Along with the safety concerns from ice formations that can hang from the edge of the roof. If someone was underneath one of these ice dams or large icicle formations and it was to fall, they would be seriously hurt.

No matter how much water gets into your home, once it begins to collect, the increased humidity in your attic can lead to mould growth. Growing very quickly, mould spores can contaminate the air you and your family breathe, leading to health risks. In the summer this could be noticed as increased allergy reactions or respiratory issues.

Not enough insulation in your exterior walls can also lead to frozen pipes, causing them to burst during the colder months. Not only is this a headache, but it can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. From damaged insulation, drywall, ceilings and floors there is potential for a large amount of water damage. Even if the frozen pipes didn’t burst the cost of melting and properly insulating them allows for condensation moisture to linger within your home. Rest assured, our team of insulation installation contractors is well-equipped to dry out your home before fixing the insulation using industrial fans and dehumidifiers to remove the excess moisture.