There are several ways that moisture can creep into your home. Some of these include activities such as showering and washing dishes, pipe leaks, and structural problems with your home that allow water to leak inside from storms or groundwater. It is important to have strategies in place to prevent excess moisture from building up inside your space because it can lead to damage to your property through water and mold growth. One important way to help control moisture is with proper insulation.
How can insulation assist with moisture control and make your home more comfortable? The benefits of moisture control through proper insulation include:
- Creates an airtight barrier. This barrier prevents moist outdoor air from traveling into your home. We can advise you on the best insulation material for preventing water vapor from entering your home.
- Controls temperatures. Insulation is key to helping you maintain comfortable temperatures in your home. Proper insulation helps keep outside air out and heated or cooled air in. Humidity has a big influence on whether you feel too hot or too cold, so keeping excess moisture out also helps keep temperatures comfortable.
- Prevents ice dams. Proper insulation installed in attics and crawl spaces will help protect your home from ice dams caused by snow and ice during cold winter months.
- Avoid mold and mildew. By keeping moisture out, insulation can assist with common moisture-related problems such as mold and mildew.
- Reduce the cost of utility bills. Without proper insulation, your home will use more energy as it strives to regulate temperatures. Insulation helps to maintain the temperature of your home, which in turn reduces energy consumption and costs.
There are several benefits to installing insulation, one being the perk of having proper moisture control within your home. Please note that if the insulation itself becomes wet, it should be removed and dried or replaced, so the insulation can continue to perform the work it is designed to do. Our experienced team can perform all tasks associated with insulation installation to meet your moisture control needs. Give us a call today!