It's Time to Check Your Home's Insulation

Cooler temperatures are here, so it's time for flavored warm beverages, sweaters, and cozy blankets. If you have a dog, you may start using a jacket or booties for him or her. For your home, though, it's just that time when heating bills increase, right?

Higher electric and gas bills don't have to be your house's way of dealing with colder months. Whether as part of a Nashville repair project, or something to tackle in a new move, insulating a house makes quite a difference in comfortability as well as in utility bills. If you own a rental unit, doing this as tenant improvements will also add to the property's value and appeal.

You can start to get a sense about where insulation is needed by checking for cracks or gaps in floorboards, walls, windows, and doors. Although kitchens and baths are great for giving off heat during cooking and hot showers, don't be fooled that they may not have areas where damage repair or remodeling are needed. If you're familiar with double or triple glazed windows from hotel travels, you'll recognize that as one solution (plus it'll help reduce loud outside noise that may be distracting!)

An infrared thermometer will help point out where insulation is needed, and is a handy guide when purchasing a multi-family unit and estimating how much you'll need the services of a Nashville general contractor. Having a professional handle repairs and modifications will mean that everything is set and you can focus more on the cozier aspects of Winter weather. In our next blog post, we'll talk more about types of insulation.

With over sixty years of diverse experience, Clayton Construction is Nashville's top source for handling all kinds of residential and commercial services. Call us at 615-969-9758, to make sure your home is ready!