Home performance is a relatively new concept that explores the multiple facets of home functionality. More specifically, it’s a holistic approach aimed at understanding structural performance in regards to efficiency, safety, durability, and comfort. More and more, home performance seems to gain attention as homeowners become increasingly aware of things like energy consumption and indoor air quality.

In the realm of home performance there are many voices telling us to keep our homes sealed up tight and well insulated. Anything short of that and we’re wasting money, energy, and sacrificing comfort. Assured Insulation Solutions agrees with that sentiment, but we also recognize that, for many curious homeowners, this raises a question: “Can I seal my home too tight?” We all know that ventilation is important for maintaining air quality, so it stands to reason that sealing up too much isn’t a good thing. But truthfully, it’s not something to worry about.

There are a lot of ways to strengthen the efficiency of a home. And those of us interested in changing our energy consumption habits could be influenced by a few different factors: we’ve become environmentally conscious and feel a sense of responsibility to reduce our energy usage; we feel motivated to reach for a level of self-sufficiency; we feel it’s a smart investment financially; we think it could make our lives more comfortable. Those are some of the main reasons.