Having good, complete insulation in excellent condition in your home can make a huge difference to your energy use. While many people think of it as something that needs to be done in cold climates, keeping your cool, conditioned air in and the Louisiana heat out is just as important as keeping warmth inside of homes in icy, snowy places!
The trick is that insulation needs to be done right, by knowledgeable professionals, in order for it to do all the things you hope it will do. Why do you need a professional to install your home’s insulation? How can you find the right contractor? We’ll talk you through it all.
Insulation Improves Efficiency
If you can keep the AC in during the summer and the heat in during the winter, you can use your heating system and air conditioner a lot less. This allows you to spend less on your utility bills every month of the year. But to get these benefits, the insulation needs to be thoroughly and precisely installed, and it needs to be kept in good condition.
Insulation Protects Your HVAC System
Using your heater and air conditioner less of the time means more than just energy savings. It also means less wear and tear on those systems. This leads to reduced need for repairs, reduced risk of breakdowns, and extended lifespans for all the parts of your HVAC system.
Poorly-Installed Insulation Doesn’t Last Long
If you’ve had insulation installed in the past, it might no longer be in very good shape. And there are some significant enemies of insulation that can wreak havoc, causing the insulation to collapse or deteriorate, or even cause problems for other parts of your home. One of the major enemies is moisture, and we’ve certainly got plenty of that in our humid climate.
If insulation is not installed correctly, by qualified professionals with extensive training and experience, it can not just be damaged by the moisture, it can even trap the moisture so it damages other things as well. If moisture is caught between insulation and wood, mold and rot will develop. With amateur or DIY installation, you could end up having to replace not just the insulation, but significant portions of the structure of your home.
Your Safety
Pulling out old, moldy insulation or putting in new cellulose or fiberglass insulation with microscopic fibers can carry health and safety risks. Don’t do this yourself! Trust someone with the training and equipment to work with insulation in Slidell, LA safely.
Additional Financial Benefits
There are federal tax rebates available for people who make their homes more efficient. These are possible because of the Inflation Reduction Act. Choosing qualified professionals means working with a team that can make sure you are able to access all the benefits that can come with this home improvement.
How to Choose a Great Insulation Insulation Team
New companies might do a great job, but when you can choose a company that’s been insulating area homes for 25 years, you know they do good enough work to keep them in business with happy customers for a long time. And in addition to having a good reputation, you want to make sure the team is highly qualified. You’ll know they’re properly trained and tested if they are certified by NATE—North American Technician Excellence.