Moisture control is something every homeowner deals with in the kitchen and bathroom, but what about when it seeps into other parts of your house? Excess moisture in the air impacts comfort for the people who live in your, but it also can lead to problems such as mold or mildew intrusion. Having the right tools in place to combat excess moisture is critical to keeping your home comfortable and healthy.
Here are a few ways in which insulation helps with moisture control.
- The Barrier – Insulation creates a barrier between your home and the outside world. Without that barrier, air from outside travels inside without anything stopping it. When that air is hot and humid in the summer, your home feels the same inside. The air feels dry and cool inside with the right barrier in place.
- Vapor Diffusion – Insulation often includes a vapor diffuser, which is a material that prevents water vapor from passing through. Any moist, humid air outside stays out where it belongs.
- Temperature Control – One of the biggest things that insulation does is allow you to control the temperature in your home. You set the thermostat for a certain temperature and the insulation allows the house to get to that range and stay there. Running the air conditioning takes some of the humidity out of the air, and the insulation helps keep new moisture at bay.
If you feel like you need moisture control beyond just your kitchen and bathroom, contact our professionals at Masterseal Insulation for help. We can examine your home and give you a free estimate on insulation upgrades that help keep your home comfortable and energy efficient. Lower energy bills never hurt anyone either, right? Give us a call today!