Not surprisingly, people living in poorly insulated homes may constantly find themselves turning the thermostat up. In the summer months the house will be hot no matter what temperature the thermostat is on because the insulation is not blocking the sun's heat from entering the home. Saving on energy bills is usually the reason that people decide to undertake this home improvement, however, your personal comfort is also an important reason to make the change.
Insulation materials are usually equipped with a backing that may also be reflective. This backing will be facing the exterior of the home. It helps block the heat from coming into the house. While the front of the insulation will be layered with a fuzzy material that is much similar to fleece or stuffing material that keeps the heat and air from escaping. It is vital that you do not install this improperly since it will be useless to you.
When installing insulation in your attic, or in between the walls, be sure to wear long sleeves and gloves. Fiberglass insulation itches terribly when it comes into contact with the skin. You should also wear a face mask in order to protect yourself from having breathing problems.
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Installing insulation is pretty self explanatory, you are going to have to remove the walls in order to get to the space that is in between the exterior and the interior of your home. Then simply put the insulation in. Most people choose to use small tacking nails in order to get it to stay. While others find that the space in the area is so tight that they have no trouble with the insulation staying in place. While you are doing this, you should consider insulating the roof. The majority of heat is lost through the roof, thus it makes sense to have insulation installed in this part of the house. Many people even put insulation in the floors since this is where most cold air is lost. However, this is a highly involved task and may require a professional home insulation contractor.
Overall, the installation of insulation in your home may require two people. If you have more, the job will get done faster. The best advice is to start with one room and go from room to room.
As a safety precaution,
Remember that you may need to remove outlets and cut electricity off to the room that you are working in to prevent anyone from being electrocuted.
