5 Reasons Why Choosing To Insulate Your Home Promotes Energy Savings From The Inside Out
Installing insulation can benefit your home all year round! But, how do I insulate my home? If you are building a new home in Australia, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) sets out a list of guidelines surrounding insulation requirements for your home. There are different insulation requirements depending on the climate zone you live in, so ensure you are well-informed beforehand. There are professional insulation installers who can install your home insulation for you. If it’s a DIY insulation install, make sure you are aware of your personal safety and any protective gear that is recommended for use while installing insulation. Below are 5 top reasons for why insulating your home can secure energy savings.
Increased energy savings
Insulation is the most cost-effective way to improve you’re the energy efficiency of your home. Insulation can pay itself off in around five to six years. But, how can I increase the insulation in my home? Installing insulation in your ceilings, walls and floors means that your home is covered. If you live in an existing home start by checking ceiling and underfloor insulation as these areas are more accessible. If insulation is absent in these areas, consider the retrofitting insulation.
Reduce energy bills
Insulating your home will keep it cooler in summer and warmer in winter. As insulation acts as a barrier from fluctuating external temperatures, the inside of your home can maintain a more stable temperature. This will reduce your reliance on using heating and cooling appliances which in turn will reduce your energy usage and bills. An insulated home compared to a non-insulated home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling a home by around 40 to 50%.
Comfort
Stay comfortable all year round with stable internal temperatures. Insulating your home is part of the weather-proofing process which reduces temperature fluctuations within your home. Create indoor temperature zones, which means that you only need to heat a desired area within your home. Furthermore, soundproofing insulation can reduce noise transfer within your home and from external sources. Creating a quieter more relaxing home to live in.
Sound proofing
Installing acoustic insulation in your home can assist in reducing noise disturbances from within or outside your home. Reduce noise transfer between rooms within your home and external disturbances such as aircraft, traffic and dogs barking. A common question for sound proofing your home is “How to insulation my home with acoustic insulation?”. Firstly, choose an acoustic insulation which is denser that regular thermal insulation. For internal walls we recommend a minimum of R2.0HD (HD stands for high density), and external walls we recommend a minimum of R2.5HD. The benefits of installing acoustic insulation are enormous when it comes to creating a quiet haven to rest in at the end of a busy day.
Environmental benefits
Reduced environmental impact, with an insulated home you will be using less energy which will reduce your carbon footprint. With reduced dependence on electrical appliances such as heating and cooling units the amount of chemicals being released into the environment is reduced. It is important to remember that every positive contribution to our environment no matter how small it may seem, is a step closer to making a greater positive impact on our environment.