Bundling up in blankets or cranking your heat during Texas winters can still leave you feeling chilly if your home lacks adequate insulation. Proper insulation acts as your home’s protective winter coat, trapping furnace heat to keep you cozy even on frigid nights.
As your local HVAC & insulation experts, we want to explain exactly why sufficient insulation matters so much for retaining warmth and saving big on energy costs this winter season. Take control of your comfort and winter power bills by making these insulation upgrades:
Save Money By Stopping Heat Loss
A poorly insulated home bleeds precious heating energy in two ways:
- Conduction: Heat transfers directly through thin or porous walls, ceilings, floors, and crawlspaces to the colder outdoor air.
- Air Leakage: Gaps around doors, windows, pipes and wiring let heated indoor air escape to the exterior.
Sealing these openings and adding insulation stops heat transfer and leakage so your furnace doesn’t have to work as hard or run as long to keep your home comfortable. Stopping this wasted heat loss can save you 10-20% on energy bills annually!
Increase Insulation to Recommended Levels
Many Texas homes were built decades ago with very minimal insulation installed. Upgrading to modern standards ensures enough thickness to slow heat transfer and heat loss. Target insulation levels are:
– Attics: R-38 to R-60
– Exterior walls: R-13 to R-21
– Crawl spaces: R-19 and higher
Adding insulation brings your home up to code so more furnace heat stays inside your rooms rather than wasting energy heating the outdoors. Proper insulation thickness makes a huge impact on thermal comfort.
Seal Sneaky Air Leaks
Even the best insulation can’t stop heat loss through gaps in the building envelope. Common trouble spots for air leakage allowing heat to escape include:
– Around windows, doors & baseboards
– Electrical/plumbing openings
– Attic hatch/pull down stairs
– Fireplace & pipe chases
– Recessed lighting fixtures
– Floor and wall joints
Sealing these gaps with caulk, insulation or weatherstripping ensures heated indoor air stays inside the home’s insulated exterior rather than leaking outside through hidden cracks. Tackling air sealing works hand in hand with added insulation to maximize energy savings.
Make Upgrades Affordable
Some homeowners put off needed insulation upgrades due to cost concerns. But most projects offer lucrative energy savings that offset the investment in under 5 years through lower heating and cooling bills. We also offer discounted insulation services and financing options to help Texas homeowners improve insulation affordably.
Our BPI-certified experts handle your insulation project from start to finish:
– Conducting an insulation audit using advanced diagnostic tools to identify deficiencies
– Sealing identified air leaks and gaps allowing heat loss
– Adding insulation to attics, walls, floors, and crawlspaces to recommended levels
– Verifying proper ventilation to avoid moisture issues
– Ensuring optimal comfort and energy savings for your home
Take control of your indoor comfort and energy usage this winter! Contact us today to schedule an insulation inspection and estimate. We’ll customize a plan tailored to your home’s needs and budget. Don’t spend another winter shivering in drafty discomfort – proper insulation is one of the best energy-saving investments you can make.