October 12, 2017
It’s time to start thinking about the chillier fall days and nights that lay ahead. Many people living in or around Pflugerville and Austin, TX look forward to the cooler temperatures of fall, opening up their wardrobes and pulling out their favorite warm and cozy sweaters in preparation. Energy efficiency may not be top-of-mind this time of year, but the fall is also the perfect time to break out a sweater for your home, too!
Stay warm and comfortable this fall and winter with an insulation upgrade from Hill Country Insulation!
Why Insulation?
When it comes to extremely cold temperatures, Texas residents are lucky to not have to worry about issues such as freezing pipes the way our neighbors to the north might. Fall and winter can still bring chilly temperatures to the forefront, however, and if our homes aren’t properly insulated, a number of signs may begin to present themselves. Drafts that seem to come out of nowhere, heating systems that simply can’t keep up and high energy bills are all a sign that insulation is lacking, and given the fact that as many as 90% of homes throughout the country are under-insulated, these issues are quite common in Texas homes.
Fortunately, installing high-performance insulation (spray foam or fiberglass) in a home that was not properly insulated when it was built can make all the difference in the world when it comes to home performance, and just about every home is a candidate for an insulation upgrade.
Air Sealing + Insulation = Fall Comfort
In many ways, insulation is very much like the sweater you grab on your way out the door in the fall—it helps to keep the reduce heat transfer within the home. Many homes throughout Texas are riddled with tiny cracks and gaps, however, the majority of which go unseen or unnoticed. These cracks allow outside air to enter at will while also promoting the loss of indoor conditioned air, thus further taxing your home’s ability to keep warm air inside where it belongs.
Air sealing is the process of closing-off these cracks and gaps, supporting insulation in its job to keep the home toasty when the chilly winds are blowing outside. When performed in combination with an insulation upgrade, the results can be immediately noticeable.
Hill Country — Your Austin, TX Insulation Experts
At Hill Country Insulation, we know that a well-insulated home will always be more comfortable than the alternative, no matter what the weather outside happens to look like. We’ll take a close look at your home’s current insulation and come up with an upgrade plan that fits both your budget and your needs.
Questions? Contact us or call (512) 515-7707 today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.