Home Insulation Tips for the Winter Months

It is getting colder outside and it is time to turn up the heat inside your home. Although you want your home to feel warm and snug as the temperature rolls down you will not want an exorbitant utility bill that comes with turning the heat on and off in every few minutes. Find out how you can prevent the hot air from escaping and the cold air from creeping in your home during the winter months.

 • Do not forget to clean, and if necessary replace, your furnace filters every month. Dirty filters can prevent warm air from flowing into the house. This in turn can make the furnace work harder thus increasing the utility bill.

 • Make sure your furnace is maintained and replaced from time to time. Servicing it from time to time will cut its fuel use to a great extent thus reducing your energy bill. Getting your furnace repaired by an expert has the advantage of getting professional help to examine the radiators and elements for dust, breaks or other issues and also get them fixed.

 • Another thing to take care of is drafts and leaks in windows and doors. Due to the air escaping the furnace may be forced to work overtime. Make sure all such leaks around chimneys and pipes are identified and sealed.

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3 Most Common Home Insulation Materials

Yes, keeping your house warm during those cold and dark winters can be rather expensive. If you do not want to spend excessively on the heating oil and avoid getting packed in thick woolen clothing, make sure your house is properly insulated. Here are the most common types of materials used for house insulation.

Vermiculite: Vermiculite is a loose fill material that can be either poured in and raked or blown into place. It is easy to install and relatively low in price. However, the downside is that after some years it starts to pack down form its own weight.

Fiberglass: Just like vermiculite, fiberglass is also easy to install and is inexpensive. Moreover, it is also fire resistant. Fiberglass also comes in an unfaced version that can be added over an existing insulation. The disadvantage with this type of insulation is that it is a skin irritant and it also emits a foul smell when damp.

Cellulose: Cellulose is also a fire resistant like fiberglass. However, unlike fiberglass it does not irritate the skin. The only thing you need to take care of while purchasing cellulose is that you choose a brand that has been manufactured and treated by a reputed manufacturer.

Martino Home Improvements helps you save money on heating bills by providing home insulation services including attic insulation, wall insulation and crawlspace insulation. The company also specializes in replacement windows in Birmingham, roofing, concrete services and sidings.