{"id":29217,"date":"2018-03-07T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T22:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=29217"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T00:34:50","slug":"is-your-existing-insulation-costing-you-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/2018\/03\/07\/is-your-existing-insulation-costing-you-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your existing insulation cost effective and efficient?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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OK – you’ve got existing insulation. But how efficient is it? Is your home insulated or is it WELL insulated. The right answer can significantly lower your utilities bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Most home-owners don’t pay much attention to their home’s insulation. This is unfortunate because proper insulation is an effective way of increasing a home\u2019s overall energy efficiency. It reduces unwanted heat gain or loss. That in turn leads to substantial savings in the electric bill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s Note:<\/strong> Wondering if your insulation is really doing its job? Check out our updated checklist: 5 signs you need better insulation<\/a> to spot efficiency issues before they start costing you more on your energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An enormous amount of heat is passing through your roof space – in both directions!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

And as a big plus, it can also make your home more marketable when that day arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why insulate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Insulation<\/a> is double-acting \u2013 it traps the heat during the winter season keeping your home warm and cozy. In summer, it lessens the amount of heat entering your home.  Good existing insulation ensures your comfort the whole year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are two perfect reasons that will pretty much convince you to start paying attention to your home\u2019s insulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There you go, hitting two birds with one stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to insulate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best time to insulate your home\u2019s ceiling, wall, and the floor is during construction or renovation. It\u2019s the most convenient time to install insulation because you have lots of room to move around. But many homes have been constructed with poor quality or insufficient existing insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think that your existing insulation could be better, adding an extra layer of thick insulation is ideal. It also helps by sealing gaps and holes that may have opened up since the home was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulating existing homes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of materials that are used for insulation. It’s important that you find an insulating material that works best for the intended part of the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some materials that you can work with when insulating existing homes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n