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Your Crawl Space Matters, So Let’s Insulate It | Koala Insulation of N

How many rooms or parts of your home do you think about every day? The stars of the show like your kitchen and laundry room are used often, but spaces like your attic, an old guest room and your crawl space are probably not areas that cross your mind daily.

However, just because we don’t think about them doesn’t mean they are unimportant! Your crawl space actually plays a really big role in the comfort and efficiency of your home.

Underinsulated Crawl Spaces Crawl spaces are those low-lying, dark areas located right underneath houses. The ceilings are usually too low to move about freely, and many of them don’t have finished floors. They act as buffers between the ground and the first level of your home.

They are also vented to the outside, which is why they can impact your living spaces so significantly. If your crawl space is not insulated, the heat of the summer can easily sneak by and will rise through your floorboards and into the rest of the house. In the winter, the opposite happens and the chilly winter wind will force its way inside your home. Your home is also more vulnerable to moisture issues and mold because of this.

Why Insulation Matters

If air can flow into your home in an uncontrolled manner, you can expect serious consequences to develop. Drafts and uneven temperatures will signal to your thermostat that there is a change that needs to be remedied, which will then signal your HVAC system to kick on to either warm up or cool down your home. This unnecessary energy usage will lead to higher energy bills without the benefit of added comfort, and it can be really hard on your HVAC system to be constantly working overtime.

Your home could also suffer from lingering humidity and other moisture troubles and mold can start to set in the longer this unconditioned air is allowed to circulate freely through your home. A simple crawl space encapsulation can stop all these problems from happening! The exterior air won’t be able to get in as easily, which will control the energy flow through your entire home.

Koala & Crawl Spaces

We would love to handle your crawl space insulation and sealing needs. We will come out to take a look at your specific crawl space and make recommendations on what kind of insulation you need down there to be most effective.

We also have the right tools and training to work comfortably in dark, tight and sometimes dangerous locations, so leave it to us! We will take care of your crawl space insulation needs so your home is comfortable and ready for whatever the season has in store. Does your crawl space need insulation? Contact Koala Insulation of Northwest Pennsylvania