7 Signs Your Home Needs More Insulation

While you probably already have insulation in your home, chances are you don't have enough of it. If true, adding insulation can make your home much more comfortable and energy efficient.



But how can you tell if your house is under-insulated? Here are some signs your home could use more insulation.

1. Your home feels as hot or cold inside as it does outside

Insulation keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter by keeping conditioned air trapped inside to maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home.

If some or all rooms in your home are too hot or too cold, the home might be under-insulated. Insufficient insulation allows heated or cooled air to escape through the envelope of the building, frustrating your efforts to keep your home as comfortable as you want.

2. Your domestic energy bills are unusually high

While your HVAC system helps keep you comfortable, it's one of the biggest energy consumers in your home. 

With proper insulation, you don't have to run your air conditioning and heating units 24/7 to attain a comfortable indoor temperature. You should only need to use them for comfort when extreme temperatures set in.

If you're spending a fortune on home heating and cooling bills, you may benefit from adding insulation.

3. Your home smells musty

Insulation that has suffered water damage is less effective at keeping heated or cooled air in, but it can also cause mould growth in your home.

Mould usually produces a strong, musty odour that can make your home uninhabitable. If you suspect you have mould-infested insulation, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Enlist the assistance of experts to minimise exposure to health risks associated with the inhalation of mould spores.

Only add insulation to your home after addressing the mould problem.

4. Your water pipes are sweating

Your cold water piping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when insulating your home, but it needs insulation to prevent water damage.

Without insulation, these pipes will sweat and cause water to drip on your floors and other areas of your home that should remain dry. The best way to prevent pipe sweating in your home is to wrap the cold water pipes in foam insulation.

5. Your interior surfaces are cold

When you touch the interior walls, ceilings and floors of your home, they should feel warm to the touch because the insulation behind them keeps warm air inside. If these surfaces feel cold and damp, it is likely that your insulation is failing, allowing the cold outside air into your home.

6. You have a pest problem

Your residential insulation helps seal the tiny cracks, holes and crevices that allow bugs, mice and other vermin to enter your home. When it deteriorates or is insufficient, it can leave openings for these unwelcome guests to access your residence. 

If you've noticed increased pest activity in your home, it might be time to add more insulation. 

7. Your home is filled with outside noises

In addition to improving your home's comfort and energy efficiency, quality insulation should block outside noise. If you live in a noisy neighbourhood or near a busy street, fibreglass insulation is one of the best soundproofing options for your home.

Before adding more insulation, have your home inspected to determine how much insulation you have. The inspection will also help to identify any damaged insulation material that requires removal before adding new material.

At Insulation Removals, we specialise in removing, supplying and installing various kinds of insulation. Contact us today for assistance with your residential insulation needs and a free quote.