Do you know when your roof insulation Product should be replaced? You may think that it’s tucked into your attic, doing its job. However, there are some telltale signs that your insulation could work a little harder. Knowing when to replace your roof insulation product is important.
Insulation helps save you money and helps conserve energy, but what happens when it doesn’t do any of those things?
Well, you start spending more money, for starters. But how do you know that there may be a problem?
We’ve got 5 ways to tell if your insulation may need to be replaced. Let’s read on!
Knowing When To Replace Your Insulation Product
Older insulation does not have the lifespan of the modern day insulation. Especially in the roll form type insulation products. These insulation products have a lifespan that will outlast most homes.
Higher bills
When you think of your utility bill, what’s the first thing you think of? Your air conditioning and your heating, right?
If you’re anything like us, your utility bill likely stays pretty consistent through the seasons. Sure, you might pay more in the summertime or the dead of winter as you use more air and heat, respectively. Still, overall, you probably can estimate your costs pretty well.
If your bill is slowly becoming inconsistent, though, your roof insulation product may be to blame. If your roof insulation product is getting too old or needs replacing, it won’t be able to properly keep your house at a certain temperature.
This means that you may see sudden spikes as your system has to work harder to make up for the bad insulation.
Getting chills
When you use your air conditioning or your heat, you expect your house to be one temperature, right?
Sure, the system may be unable to reach some parts of your house, like that bedroom in the back that’s always a little bit drafty. Still, similar to the consistency of your utility bill, you can probably count on your house to refrain from any wild temperature fluctuations.
However, are you suddenly finding hot spots and chill zones in your home? Your roof insulation product may be to blame.
If your insulation needs replacing, you can figure this out by just taking a walk through your house. If the temperature isn’t consistent throughout your entire home, look into getting your insulation replaced.
Quality dropping
Even though it’s sure to create chaos with your utility bills and the temperature of your home, there are other signs that your roof insulation product may need replacing.
How old is your house? Is it new, or was it built a few decades ago? Do you happen to know the last time the insulation was replaced?
The insulation used in old homes wasn’t the best, and certainly isn’t up to our standards for insulation today.
If you don’t know the last time the insulation was replaced, or you just don’t know whether or not it’s too old, there’s an easy way to find out. Put on a rubber or a latex glove, make your way up to the attic, and just feel it.
Good ceiling insulation will be sturdy and strong. Old insulation, however, you’ll know immediately by the way it falls apart in your hand.
Unfriendly guests
All the sprays in the world can’t protect your home against pests when you have faulty, old, or poor-quality insulation.
However, pests can also be to blame for your insulation suddenly losing its sturdiness or quality.
Just like how you want your home to be cosy and welcoming, insects and other vermin are just the same. Where’s the best place for something small to make a cosy little burrow for itself? Why, the soft, squishy insulation in your attic, of course!
Regardless of the time of year, and regardless of where you find the bugs, it’s best to be suspicious of your insulation.
If it’s one or two bugs occasionally, you likely have nothing to worry about. However, if you have a full-blown infestation, it’s worth it to take a look at your insulation. Even if you don’t find anything too suspect, it would probably be a good idea to toss it.
After all, you don’t know what the bugs and vermin have done to it. This can help avoid further deterioration of your insulation, which will help you avoid these problems in the coming months.
Water damage
When it rains heavily, leaks are relatively common despite any guards or preventative measures you may have. This goes double if you have an old house; sometimes, water just seeps into cracks that you can’t repair.
There’s a downside to this: water can easily seep into your insulation. Insulation is soft and very absorbent, so while you may not see evidence on your floors or walls, your insulation may be taking the brunt of the damage.
Therefore, if you live in an area that experiences heavy rain regularly, it may be worth it to check the insulation. If insulation does get wet and doesn’t have the chance to properly dry, it will mould – and we’re sure we don’t have to tell you about the dangers of mould.
If you’ve experienced heavy storms recently, or your area’s gone through a flood, it’s a good idea to at least check your roof insulation. Even if nothing seems wrong, there’s a chance it could be too late if mould has already struck.
Does your roof insulation product need replacing?
Some people don’t think much about their roof insulation product. It’s stuck into the walls, it helps your home maintain its temperature, and as long as it’s there, there’s no harm in forgetting it.
We don’t have to tell you that this is a terrible approach, but we will anyway.
There comes a point when all insulation needs to be replaced. This can be due to age, which you can see by touching the insulation. Anything that falls apart is too old to help with your home.
Additionally, if your area experiences heavy storms, or you’ve dealt with a pest infestation lately, these are all great reasons to look into replacing your roof insulation.
Don’t let those temperature changes drive you crazy any longer! You deserve to be comfortable in your own home, so don’t be afraid to give us a call today!