Is it Time to Upgrade Your Insulation?
A comfortable, energy-efficient home starts with proper insulation. However, many Tennessee homeowners don’t realize their homes are under-insulated until they face high energy bills, drafty rooms, or uneven temperatures. Insulation naturally settles and becomes less effective over time, especially in older homes, which means your home could be losing valuable heat in the winter and cool air in the summer.
Here are the most common signs your home may need new or additional insulation:
1. Your Energy Bills Keep Rising
If your heating and cooling costs feel higher than normal, poor insulation may be to blame. When warm or cool air escapes through the attic, walls, or crawl space, your HVAC system has to work harder, resulting in higher monthly costs.
2. Rooms Feel Drafty or Uneven in Temperature
Walking from one room to another shouldn’t feel like entering a different season. Hot or cold spots often signal that insulation has gaps or has deteriorated over time, especially in older attics.
3. Your Home Feels Hot in Summer and Cold in Winter
Insulation helps regulate indoor temperatures year-round. When the attic lacks proper insulation, heat easily transfers into your living space during the summer and escapes during the winter.
4. You Notice Excessive Dust
Poor insulation and air leaks allow dust, pollen, and outdoor allergens to enter your home. Adding blown insulation helps create a tighter seal that improves overall indoor air quality.
5. You Have an Older Home
Homes built before modern energy codes often have little to no insulation that performs effectively. Even homes built 10–20 years ago may not meet today’s energy-efficiency standards.
Upgrade Your Comfort With Blown Insulation
Two of the quickest and most effective ways to boost energy efficiency, eliminate drafts, and improve indoor comfort are Blown Insulation & Spray Foam Insulation. Accu-Coat Insulation provides expert installation that fills gaps, improves R-value, and delivers long-term energy savings.
Contact our team of insulation experts today for a free quote!
Spray Foam Insulation
Energy-efficient and durable, Spray Foam Insulation creates a comfortable environment by keeping buildings warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Fiberglass Insulation
With a lower installation price than many other types of insulation, Fiberglass Insulation still maintains an equivalent r-value for performance.
Cellulose Insulation
Composed of 75-85% recycled paper fiber, Cellulose Insulation is the most eco-friendly insulation, and one of the most fire-resistant too.