Roof insulation

Importance of Roof Insulation

When considering the annual energy costs that you incur, have you taken time to factor in how much you could save from installing proper roof insulation? Most houses, particularly in areas with extreme climates, incur close to 40% of their energy costs from heating and cooling the house.

The reason this ratio is so high is that most of the energy you put in to heating and cooling your house escapes from the interior due to lack of proper insulation and improper sealing methods, particularly in your roof and around windows and doors. Most people find that the simple act of installing proper roof insulation not only significantly reduces energy costs, but also makes the home a lot more comfortable to live in thanks to a large reduction in extremes of temperature. The sad fact is that most homes are not properly insulated when they were built, particularly homes built more than ten or fifteen years ago. It is very important that you consult a professional who can assess insulation problems in your home.

Though many "do it yourself" programs on the television and internet claim that it is possible to install roof insulation on your own, there are dozens of complicating factors in properly installing roof insulation. For all but the most knowledgeable home owners, this job is better left to the professionals. The benefits of having the job done well are enormous: the average house, properly insulated, often sees a reduction in energy use from heating and cooling of between 60 and 80 percent.