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| Insulation restricts the flow of heat and makes | | | | However, before you get insulation installed at |
| the house comfortable, by keeping it warm during | | | | your home, you must get an insulation audit done, |
| winters and cool during summers. As a result, you | | | | as per the local building code. This offers you an |
| can turn down the thermostat by a few degrees | | | | estimate of the amount of insulation required and |
| and save on electricity bills. Along with restricting | | | | where it is needed. Different houses need |
| heat loss, it also helps in making the house | | | | different amount of insulation, varying as per the |
| soundproof, by reducing the transmission of sound | | | | building construction, type, climate and others. |
| from one room to another or from outside to | | | | There are different types of insulation available in |
| inside and vice versa. In order to maximize the | | | | the market, such as spray-on, blanket (batts and |
| benefits offered by insulation, one must take | | | | rolls), radiant barrier and blown in insulation, |
| professional help retrofit insulation provider to | | | | amongst many others. Varying in terms of size, |
| install it properly. | | | | thickness and R-values, you can choose amongst |
| | | | | different insulation materials, such as fiberglass, |
| Along with insulation, you must also ensure that | | | | cellulose, foam and mineral wool. |
| windows, Weathervane, doors and others are | | | | |
| properly installed, without any gaps, so that there | | | | Hence, right insulation material and proper |
| are no air-leaks or heat loss. Ducts, attics and | | | | installation helps in increasing Energy Efficiencyof |
| outer walls are the major source of heat loss and | | | | the house, reducing noise pollution and saving on |
| adequate measures need to be taken to insulate | | | | electricity bill. Moreover, it not only makes your |
| these properly. There are other parts that also | | | | house comfortable as well as increases the value |
| need to be insulated, including basement walls, | | | | of your home. Thus Retrofit Insulation proves to |
| cathedral ceilings, knee walls, in between interior | | | | be a wise home improvement measure which is |
| walls as well ceilings and floors with unconditioned | | | | beneficial in more than one way. |