Insulating your bathroom walls is a great way to prevent mold and rot and provide some soundproofing. Insulation not only helps protect your place against the elements, but it can also help reduce condensation and moisture buildup, both of which are major factors for mold to thrive and can help you save money on your utilities.
It’s important to buy a type of insulation that has the proper R-value and is mold- and mildew-resistant. The right type of insulation can protect your pipes, keep your walls less susceptible to mold and rot, and help you save energy, too.
How Does Insulation Prevent Mold, Rot, and Moisture in Bathrooms?
Insulation helps indoor places stay dry since it controls temperature, eliminates moisture, and reduces airflow that leads to mold buildup. Although insulation exists mostly in exterior walls, insulating your interior walls can also help reduce the moisture in your home; they are often exposed to the elements and often a building code requirement.
How to Select the Best Type of Insulation for Your Bathroom
What kind of insulation you select for your bathroom is key to minimizing the risk of mold and bacteria growth. Factors such as location and budget will help you decide what’s the best insulation for your bathroom. The most important thing to remember is that your contractor must install the insulation properly, ensuring it stays completely dry to eliminate any room for airflow and condensation buildup.
Location
Different materials offer different results depending on the location of use. If your bathroom connects to an outdoor wall, you need to make sure that you pick insulation with the highest R-value. Your geographic location also plays an important role here since colder and hotter places need stronger insulation and a higher R-value.
Insulation Type
When selecting insulation, be sure to choose a mold- and mildew-resistant type made with nonbiodegradable materials that dries fast, has the highest R-value, and allows less airflow. Also, keep in mind that some insulation materials are best for exterior walls versus interior walls.
In addition to insulating your walls, you can also insulate your hot and cold water pipes. Foam and fiberglass insulation materials are both great options for insulating your pipes.
Budget
Insulation materials come in a range of prices. The average cost of insulation is around $1 to $5 per square foot.
If you work with a professional contractor, they will advise you on the best insulation options for your home. We highly recommend that you work with a professional; when it comes to insulating your home, we know how hard it can be to make the right decisions for your home or new building. The better you insulate your home, the more money and energy you will save in the long-run. Properly insulating your home, including weatherizing your house, will help maintain your desired temperatures and airflow throughout your entire house. We can help you make the right decisions when it comes to insulation, including insulating attics and other crawl spaces. We also offer radiant barrier insulation, which reflects heat rather than absorbs it. We can air seal parts of your home to help solve air leakage problems. We can also install blown and spray foam insulation where you need it, which will help to seal cracks and holes in your insulation.