3 Home Insulation Tips

A well insulated Boston home will not only feel much warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer it will be leaner on your wallet. Insulating your home is an easy and effective way to make your home more comfortable year round and slash your heating and cooling tips.

Check out the following three tips about how your home can be insulated to keep the cold out and warmth in during the winter, and keep the heat out and coolness inside during the summer.

Seal Up Your Attic With Plenty Of Insulation

Heat naturally travels up and as attics are often the highest point in a home this is the spot where heat can escape leaving the entire home colder. Check out your attic and consider hiring a professional to inspect it.

This should help you to determine how much insulation you will need, and what type of insulation you should use for maximum effectiveness at keeping heat inside your Boston home.

The colder the climate you live in the more insulation you will need. Be generous with your insulation, but be sure to leave space between lighting fixtures to prevent a fire hazard.

You can use loose fill insulation to fill in irregular size holes and gaps in an attic, as this type of insulation is pliable and conforms to where it is placed. It is particularly useful in attics with many pipes, vents and wires.

Pay Attention to the R Value of the Insulation You Plan on Using in Your Home

The R value of an insulation material is how effectively it insulates. The higher the value the better it insulates. The lower the value the less effective it will be at insulating.

For more insulating power and less material use high R value insulation material in places that are prone to heat and cold loss such as in attics and cathedral ceilings.

Warm climates in the south should use lower level R values for effective insulation. Spray foam is an excellent choice with a high R value and minimal material that is perfect for insulating ceilings and outside walls.

Don't Forget To Seal Up Your Basement Too

Cool air tends to sink as opposed to warm air that tends to rise up. This is why it is just as important to seal up your basement with insulation, as with your attic. In the summer much cool air can escape through your basement.

Plug in holes by vents and pipes with loose fill insulation and use an appropriate R level insulation between walls if there is space. Fill in any cracks or gaps with a sealant.

This will keep unwanted moisture and heat and cold away as well. Remember you want to keep air from flowing out of your home, and insulation is one of the best tools you have at your disposal to do this.

Looking for tips on how to insulate your Boston, MA home better? We got you covered, call Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning at (617) 566-6990 today!