4 Signs That You Need New Insulation For Your Windows And Doors in 2020



The most commonplace that cold and heat can enter your home is through your home's entryways. When you don't have the proper window and door insulation, your house is vulnerable to drafts.

Watch out for these four signs that your home needs new window and door insulation.

 

Cold Drafts

If you start to notice that some regions of your home feel colder than others, there is a good possibility that air is getting in through the windows. Especially when you can feel airflow when you are sitting in by a window

 

High Energy Bills

When your window and door insulation are not sufficient, it causes your furnace and a/c to run more often. The harder that your HVAC system needs to run to keep your home at a comfortable temperature will cause increased costs on your utility bills.

 

Noise, Dust, and Pests Inside Your Home

If you notice that you can hear everything that happens outside your home,  you may need new insulation.  Another thing to watch out for is dust, pollen, and insects entering your home through tiny crevices and cracks around your doors and windows. If you start to see more insects in your home and see more dust, you may need to re-insulate your doors and windows.

 

Ice Dams and Icicles

Have you noticed large icicles and ice dams around your home?  When warm air leaks out of your doors and windows, it causes snow to melt the bottom layer of snow on your roof. When the melted snow drips, it creates large icicles and ice dams. This cycle can repeat itself throughout the winter, can cause damage to your roof and eavestroughs.

 

What is the difference between caulking and insulating your windows and doors?

When some homeowners prepare for the winter, they like to apply fresh caulking around their windows and install new weatherstripping. Unfortunately, many times these methods are not enough to make a difference. This method can lock some of the air from getting in, but without the proper insulation, your efforts won't help much.

 

Home Insulation Services

If you find yourself shivering near a window or door in your otherwise warm home, you probably need new insulation. Reitzel Insulation uses top quality, eco-friendly products that will keep your home warm, and your energy bills low. Contact us today for more information or to get a free quote. Ask us about insulation rebates.

Reitzel Insulation

120 Northfield Drive
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2J 4G8
1–800–265–8869
https://reitzel.ca/

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