Summer weather has arrived in North Carolina, and it is HOT! If your air conditioning units have been running nonstop and you still can’t get the temperature down to your liking in your home, this may be a problem with your insulation. Whether you’re thinking of repairing existing insulation or installing new insulation in your home, now’s the time. At Alamance Insulation and Gutters, we can help you decide the prime locations to insulate in your home or office building. Whether you’re building a new home or updating your insulation, contact us today for all your insulation needs.
The most foolproof way to verify that your home has the proper amount of insulation is to contact a heating and cooling specialist for a home energy audit. But you can get an idea of how well your home is insulated by checking it out for yourself. How?
Go up into your attic and take a look at the insulation. If you have roll or batt insulation, you’ll find the R-value printed right on the paper wrapping. If you have loose fill insulation, decide whether it’s cellulose, fiberglass, or mineral
wool. Cellulose is white and doesn’t cause itching, while fiberglass may be white, pink, or yellow, and does cause itching. Mineral wool is a dirty grey color. Measure the depth of the insulation in inches and then look up the R-value based on how much insulation you have.
You can get some idea of where cold air might be leaking from your home by getting a non-contact IR thermometer. Use the thermometer to check the temperature around doors, windows, vents, outlets, light switches, and ceilings on all levels of your home. Wherever the thermometer indicates a literal hot spot, that’s where cold air is leaking from your home. Remember not to point the thermometer directly at window glass, since that can reflect an inaccurate temperature reading. Instead, point it at the window frame, drapes, or the wall nearby. If you think your home may be leaking cold air, or if you spot imbalances in the way your cooling system cools your home, it’s time to call in the professionals.
It’s only getting hotter, and it’s time to make sure your home insulation is up to the task of keeping cool air in and hot air out. The better your home’s insulation, the most comfortable you’ll be even as the temperatures outside soar off the charts. Have a home energy audit today to make sure your home insulation is up to snuff. At Alamance Insulation and Gutters, we know how complicated it can be to choose the proper insulation of your home. Centrally located in Burlington, North Carolina, we serve customers throughout North Carolina, including in Greensboro, Burlington, Elon, Mebane, , Durham, and Raleigh. Let us help you with all your insulation and gutter needs!