Three Ways You Can Tell if Your Home Needs New Insulation

Is your home hot in the summer and cold in the winter?It may be time to take a look at your insulation. Here are 3 ways you can tell if the insulation in your home needs to be replaced.

1.    Take a Look in the Attic

Take a peek at the insulation in your attic.As a rule of thumb, if you can see the wood joists on the floor of the attic, you need more insulation.In order to perform properly, insulation must be in good condition. Visually inspect any existing insulation to see if it is:

·         Compacted

·         Moldy

·         Water-stained

·         Degraded

2.    Watch for Ice

Heat loss from the attic melts the snow high on your roof.Water then runs down and re-freezes as it meets colder temperatures, causing ice dams or large icicles to form on the roof and gutters.

3.    Know Your Home’s Age

If your home is more than 10 years old, it probably has inadequate insulation. Homes more than 40 years old may have no insulation at all, or may have been insulated with ineffective materials that are prone to decay, such as newspaper.

A properly insulated home is more comfortable and can save you a significant amount of money on heating and cooling bills. Visit this website for more information about insulation material in Santa Cruz.