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Benefits of Insulating Your Home

There are many good reasons for insulating your home. A recent study shows that most houses built before 1980 are well-insulated. But if the house you are buying is built before 1980 then there is a low chance that it is insulated. Moreover, most people think that their houses are well-insulated. The insulation helps in keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. That not only protects you from extreme cold and heat but also makes you feel comfortable in your home. If you are not sure about insulation, then you can hire an expert for building envelope inspection. Whenever someone considers insulating his or her house, he or she usually only believes that it helps keep optimal home temperatures. However, in reality, it also has many other great benefits too. The benefits are as follows:

Helps You Save Energy

One of the top benefits of insulating your house is that it helps you save 20% to 30% energy consumption. Suppose, you have put your AC on but there is air getting in through the windows and doors. Moreover, your house walls and roof are heating up due to the hot weather. If you insulate your house then this air will not leak and it will also insulate the heat. It also means that your AC does not need to work harder for keeping your home cold. In return, you will save your energy. It also applies in the cold weather when you are using a heater in your home. This will help you save money on your electricity bill.

It keeps You Comfortable

Another great benefit of insulation is that it helps in keeping your home temperature comfortable. You can easily rely on the fan in too-hot weather and a blanket in too-cold weather.

It makes Your Home Sound-Proof

There are many kinds of materials used for insulating. Every material has its own pros and cons. Some materials have the ability to make your home sound-proof. These insulating materials are costly but very useful. Moreover, they absorb the sound of your floors and walls to make your home peaceful so you can relax without any noise.

It Reduces Carbon Footprint

The insulation not only helps you keep your home quiet but also help you live a green lifestyle. Actually, there are some insulation materials that produce fewer emissions. It means that they minimize your impact on the environment and reduces carbon footprint. But you have to choose the right green material for the insulation.

It Helps in Increasing Resale Value

Well, there are many situations in life when we have to sell our house to move on to other places. If that is the case then insulating your house can increase the chances of resale. It not only helps in selling your home fast but also at higher rates. Everybody who wants to buy a house also needs comfort. So, a perfectly insulated house will be the best choice for them.

Clay Miller
the authorClay Miller
I am the creator/writer of Ways2GoGreen.com and Ways2GoGreenBlog.com. I'm an advocate for oceans, beaches, state parks. I enjoy all things outdoors (e.g. running, golf, gardening, hiking, etc.) I am a graduate of the University of Kentucky (Go Wildcats!!). I'm also a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Kentucky.

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