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| This Niagara Home Inspection revealed inadequate insulation. |
Home Inspections in Niagara Really Need to Pay Attention to Home Performance.
It doesn't matter if it's the middle of July, Maple Trust Inspections will be turning on your furnace. Your home inspector will be thinking about how your home will perform during cold Niagara Winters. You may want to learn more about insulation if you answer yes to some of the following questions.In the Winter:
- Are your exterior walls cold to the touch?
- Are your floors cold?
- Do you have uneven heating through out your home?
- Are your heating bills too high?
In the Summer:
- Is your house too hot?
- Is your Air Conditioning System ineffective?
- Are your cooling bills too high?
Your Home Has Two Very Important Areas To Seal and Insulate
Does your home have less than 15 inches of insulation in your attic?
Because hot air rises, the attic is usually the most cost effective area to add insulation to your home. A air barrier should prevent warm moist interior air from rising into the attic. This means that all ceiling light fixtures and penetrations should be sealed up tight. On top of that barrier should be 12-16 inches of insulation, depending on the material used. Attic venting should be adequate and should not be blocked. Inexpensive soffit baffles should be installed to aid lower soffit ventilation and prevent blockages.
Does Your Home Pull in Cold Air?
When hot air rises, it must be replaced from underneath. This means that there is a negative pressure area at the soil level of your home. Air is literally being sucked in, to replace the hot air that is rising up through the attic. This area, typically where floor joists meet the exterior walls can be sealed and insulated to prevent air infiltration.
Seal Your Homes Draughty Doors and Windows
Weatherstripping, caulking, and shrink wrap are your friends. I use a removable caulking on some of my older 1930's windows in my own home. Seal your home and save your money.
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| This is a foil backed insulation photographed during a home inspection in Niagara. |
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Learn more about Niagara home energy saving tips.
Read the CMHC Guide Brought to you buy Maple Trust Inspections on Insulating Your Home.
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