Home Insulation: Tackling Cold Spots and Drafts

We all expect our homes to keep us warm in the winter. Good insulation and an excellent furnace can keep you toasty during the worst winter months. But if your home is full of cold spots and icy drafts, it can feel as though it has turned into a not-so-wonderful winter wonderland.

Cold drafts cause your heat costs to skyrocket as your HVAC system struggles to keep you warm. The sudden appearance of these icy drafts are signs that something's amiss with your home insulation. Here are a few groundbreaking ideas for improving your home's insulation.

Insulate Your Ceiling

Because hot gas expands, heat rises. If you've ever lived on an upper floor, you might have felt heat more intensely. It can travel out of a ceiling that's improperly insulated, and when it does, it goes through your roof.

With some reflective insulation, your ceiling captures a lot of the heat and keeps it from rising out of your home. This aluminum-made insulation is great at trapping and reflecting heat, which keeps your home warm without using excess heat. It reduces energy use and saves you money. Your roof should also be well-insulated so that no heat escapes from your home. Retro Foam of Northern Kentucky uses special injection foam to protect your home's exterior from winter's elements.

The true beauty of reflective insulation is that it can work both ways. It's also great for keeping your home cool during the summer because the aluminum blocks out heat from UV rays.

Improve Your Heat Flow With Wall Insulation

Do you want to put a stop to rising heat costs? Try padding your walls with insulation. This improves heat circulation and keeps your monthly costs under control. The trick is to fill in every gap to prevent heat from escaping from your home. Spray foam is best for filling in any holes or gaps. You can also use a special foam board to cover large areas of your walls. Most pieces are triple layered, which gives you more protection. For best results, try using bulk insulation.

Insulate Your Windows, and Use Curtains

Your windows are a gateway for allowing heat to escape during the winter, and keeping them insulated is vital to staying warm. You can try sealing the borders and edges with weather strips, or you can fill them in with foam tape. For an extra boost of weather protection, hang heavy-duty curtains.

Insulate Your Floors

Add some more protection by insulating your floors. Use bulk underfloor insulation to prevent heat from leaving your home. Expanded polystyrene sheets are a practical choice because they are easy to install. Plus, you can purchase them in bulk for a reasonable price.

Final Thoughts

Any home insulation should be done by a professional. You'll achieve optimal results, and your insulation will be installed in a timely manner. Licensed professionals know how to choose the right type for your needs. The goal is to keep your home comfortably warm throughout the winter.

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