With temperatures progressively cooling off, you have to let go of your warm weather essentials and begin to pull out those sweaters, coats, and warm socks that have been hidden away for the past few months. Otherwise, you might quickly experience the discomfort of a cold wind blowing down your collar or toes that don’t seem to warm up for hours after venturing outside.
Living here in Illinois, you know full well the importance of having a wardrobe that’s suited to the weather outside, especially when it starts getting cold. Hopefully, you’re taking all the necessary steps to make sure you’re ready to stay warm, but will your house be well-equipped to handle the cold too?
Focus on Insulation
When the cold weather hits, you rely on keeping your body heat in with everything from thermals to down coats and insulated boots. You’re not wandering around in a short sleeve t-shirt hoping that the hot coffee you’re drinking will keep you warm for good.
That might seem like a crazy analogy, but many homeowners assume that their homes will be able to stay warm all winter long simply by turning on the heat. That’s the equivalent of simply chugging a warm drink expecting to stay cozy in the cold while only wearing a light layer. What your home really needs in the winter is a big down coat and a tightly knit sweater to keep you and your family comfortable. Turning on the heat will definitely help, but unless that first element is in place, you’ll only be cold and wondering why those heating bills are so high.
Where Does My Home Need Insulation?
If you know from the previous winter or even just this past summer that your home’s temperatures never seem to be comfortable, your living space needs a new wardrobe. Insulation, particularly in areas like the attic, the walls, and your basement or crawlspace is key to keeping your home warm efficiently during the winter (and cool in the summer). Since insulation helps to slow heat transfer, the heat your furnace or boiler generates won’t dissipate into the neighborhood, but stay in so that you stay perfectly cozy.
The team at Assured Insulation Solutions will help you determine exactly which type of insulation (spray foam or cellulose) your home needs and where. So make sure you’ve got the cold weather essentials in your closet and we’ll make sure your Frankfort or Illinois area home is also prepared.