Does My Crawl Space Need Insulation?
The short answer is “yes”, but nothing is ever that simple, right? Insulation is commonly known to be essential in the attic, however that isn’t the case when it comes to crawl spaces. Crawl space insulation is an integral part of the home environment that helps maintain your entire home’s energy efficiency, indoor air quality, comfort, and more.
Overall, crawl space insulation helps to preserve your home’s air quality and reduce energy costs. However, the best way to achieve this is to enclose the space in a thermal envelope so that the crawl space insulation can do its part in the home air sealing system.
These are the benefits of having new, energy-efficient crawl space insulation:
Improved Indoor Air Quality
We all care about our family’s health and well-being. This is why prior to all of our insulation installations, we evaluate your crawl space to identify any issues related to indoor air quality. Replacing old insulation with new energy-efficient insulation helps to reduce the flow of harmful air particles into your home, but that’s only half the battle.
We make sure the insulation is not covering up any existing problems with the wood structure such as damp rot, mold, mildew, or fungus as these are all common contributors to poor indoor air quality. Our inspections include moisture testing to determine if there are any issues that can lead to mold or mildew growth as well to help protect your family and your investment.
Energy Savings
Money is obviously an important element when it comes to making improvements in your home. Our focus is always on saving our customers as much money as possible. Second to the attic, insulation in the crawl space and basement has the biggest impact on energy consumption.
Our insulation installation services pay for themselves over time by saving our customers on average 17% on their heating and cooling bills throughout the year. We not only look to insulate your home properly, but to take it a step further and identify any other areas that are commonly missed like foundation cracks and air leaks. These areas can cause a significant increase in energy costs.
Comfort
As a homeowner, it is easy to become accustomed to that pesky cold room, drafty hallway, or bathroom with cold floors in the house. Take a stand against the cold this winter. By installing insulation and sealing air leaks, you:
- Reduce noise from the outside.
- Lessen pollen, dust and insects (or pests) entering your home.
- Better control of humidity.
The feeling of being truly comfortable in your own home is priceless. Make sure that you don’t sacrifice you and your family’s comfort because of poor insulation.
Insulation Installations by Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement
On the Jersey Shore, it is imperative to have insulation in your crawl space to properly limit energy spending throughout the year. Insulation helps to close your building envelope, keeping cool air in in the summer, and warm air in in the winter.
Every home can benefit from an insulation installation. Insulation helps create a more comfortable home environment while saving you money on heating and cooling bills. If you think that your house is ready for new, energy-efficient insulation, don’t hesitate to reach out to the pros at Jersey Shore Crawlspace Enhancement!
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