Over time, the insulation in your home is subject to degradation. Whether it’s gotten wet, pests have eaten away at it, or it’s simply old, heating issues may be a result of poor insulation. While insulation doesn’t provide heat in and of itself, it plays a key role in retaining the heat produced by your boiler, furnace, or other heating system.
If you’re noticing that the heating in your home seems to be uneven — check your thermostat first — or barely getting warm at all, take a look at the condition of your insulation. Check out your walls or attic to see if the insulation is still intact. If it’s in poor conduction, you may need a full insulation replacement. However, once that’s taken care of, you should see a reduction of up to 40% in annual heating and cooling costs. Talk about long-term savings!
