{"id":18,"date":"2022-03-16T18:43:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T18:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrityexteriorsva.com\/blog\/?p=18"},"modified":"2022-04-21T21:37:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T21:37:01","slug":"5-signs-your-home-has-poor-insulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrityexteriorsva.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/16\/5-signs-your-home-has-poor-insulation\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Home Has Poor Insulation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18\" class=\"elementor elementor-18\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7a10a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7a10a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13785cf\" data-id=\"13785cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7062fc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7062fc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you ever feel your home&#8217;s never quite comfortable? Are you constantly huddled under blankets trying to stay warm in the winter? Or, in the summer, do you find yourself blasting the air conditioner to find relief from the heat? If so, your home might have poor insulation. According to Integrity Exteriors, your reliable roofing specialists, there are five signs that your home has poor insulation:<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>01. Hot and Cold Rooms &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>A poorly insulated attic can cause your rooms to be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The heat or air conditioning will have to work extra hard to try and regulate the temperature, which can lead to high energy bills.<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>2. Mold and Moisture Buildup &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>Mold and moisture can build up in your home when poorly insulated. This can result in multiple health problems, such as allergies and asthma. Improper ventilation often results in condensation, which causes significant interior damage, and if you don&#8217;t intervene, the interior damage may spread to all corners.<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>3. Raccoons and Squirrels in the Roof &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>A hole or opening in the roof welcomes many unwanted guests, including rodents and raccoons. These animals test your exterior and may cause damage by burrowing and scratching. If you hear noises in the attic above or see animals on your roof, likely, your insulation is not doing its job.<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>4. Ice Dams &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>Ice dams can form on the edge of your roof, where heat escapes through the attic and melts the snow on the roof. The water then flows down to the colder areas of the roof and freezes, forming a dam. The ice dams cause water back up under shingles and seep into your home, leading to leaks and water damage.<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>5. High Energy Bills &#8211;<\/b><\/h3>One clear sign that your home is not well insulated is high energy bills. If you find that you&#8217;re spending more than usual on heating and cooling, it indicates there&#8217;s something missing with your insulation.<\/p>\n<p>Avoiding any of the signs mentioned above is a recipe for disaster. If your home&#8217;s showing early signs of lowering insulation levels, it&#8217;s time to call in the professionals and get your home properly insulated!<\/p>\n<p><h3><b>How to Prevent Roofing Insulation Problems?<\/b><\/h3>Scheduling frequent roof maintenance sessions is one way to help prevent insulation problems. Make sure you hire a qualified roofer who&#8217;s experienced in working with roofing insulation. Also, keep an eye out for any water damage and address it immediately. Implementing these tips ensures that your home&#8217;s insulation stays in good condition for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing insulation or roofing concerns, it might be time to give <a href=\"http:\/\/integrityexteriorva.com\/\">Integrity Exteriors<\/a> serving Ashburn, VA, a call. 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