{"id":1096,"date":"2022-12-19T00:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T06:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geo-insulation.com\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2022-12-19T00:39:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T06:39:04","slug":"winter-home-insulation-tips-top-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geo-insulation.com\/blog\/winter-home-insulation-tips-top-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Home Insulation Tips – Top 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The next thing you know is Bermuda shorts, barbecues, and a weekend at the lake for the lucky few. Then the leaves turn golden and fall, pumpkin spice fills the air, and everyone starts talking about the holidays. But the season brings a bitter cold front and a burlap sack full of rain, wind, and snow in some places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there will be snowball fights, hot chocolate, and cozy nights. Sitting at home with chattering teeth and frozen feet isn’t much fun when the wind blows through the house and draughts drive under doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texas is a warm area, but when the winter wind comes, it still brings chill and coldness to its residents. Thus, it’s still necessary to ‘”winterize” your home to preserve all the warmth inside and enjoy winter without freezing from the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many homeowners need clarification as to why their home isn’t comfortable in the winter, and this is because winter wreaks havoc on your home regardless of how good or bad it is. Here are ten things you should insulate before winter arrives to ensure your home is comfortable and safe this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because your attic has little to no insulation, all the heat, you pay to treat escapes through the roof. Heat rises, and having a poorly insulated attic is equivalent to going outside in winter without a hat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want an energy-efficient home, insulate the attic with spray foam insulation, and this can help prevent treated air from leaking and your furnace from running continuously. When your furnace does not run continuously, you save money on your monthly energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making sure this space is properly insulated is one of the best winter insulation tips. Inspect your attic every fall, and check the insulation is still in place and hasn’t settled or been disturbed by pests. Ventilation is important to avoid condensation buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat rises, and you must ensure your attic space is insulated correctly. Inspect empty corners and shallow areas where installation may be necessary. Keep in mind that your attic requires ventilation. Otherwise, condensation forms and can cause issues. Close vents without first consulting a professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like in the attic, adding insulation to a home’s walls can reduce the energy required to heat or cool the space, resulting in lower utility bills. Furthermore, because insulated walls block sound better, they can provide residents with more privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat naturally moves from warmer to colder areas, meaning the heat in your home will seek out cooler spots when it gets cold this winter. Cavity wall insulation is standard in modern homes. However, it is far from certain in older properties, which is why this is such a common place for the house to lose heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\nInsulate Your Walls<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n