Is Your Insulation Failing You?
Many Tulsa homeowners don't realize their insulation is underperforming until they see their energy bills—or feel the drafts. Here are five telltale signs that your home needs better insulation.
1. Fluctuating Temperatures Room to Room
Do some rooms feel like a sauna while others feel like a refrigerator? Uneven temperatures throughout your home often indicate insulation gaps or deterioration. Properly insulated homes maintain consistent temperatures in every room.
2. High Energy Bills
If your energy bills keep climbing despite no change in usage, poor insulation might be the culprit. Compare your bills to similar-sized homes or your own historical usage. A sudden spike—or consistently high bills—warrants investigation.
3. Drafts and Cold Spots
Feel cold air near windows, doors, or exterior walls? These drafts indicate air is infiltrating your home. While weatherstripping helps, comprehensive air sealing with spray foam addresses the root cause.
4. Ice Dams in Winter
If you notice ice forming at the edge of your roof during winter, heat is escaping through your attic. This melts snow on the upper roof, which refreezes at the colder edges. Besides insulation issues, ice dams can cause serious water damage.
5. Pest Problems
Finding insects or rodents in your home? They often enter through the same gaps that let air through. Traditional insulation materials like fiberglass can even become nesting material for pests. Spray foam seals entry points and isn't hospitable to pests.
The Age Factor
If your home is more than 15-20 years old and has never had insulation upgrades, there's a good chance it's underinsulated by today's standards. Building codes have evolved, and older insulation materials degrade over time.
What You Can Do
Start with a professional energy audit. We use thermal imaging to identify exactly where your home is losing energy. This pinpoints problem areas and helps us recommend targeted solutions.
Schedule Your Free Assessment
Don't let poor insulation drain your wallet and comfort. Contact Tulsa Insulation Pros for a complimentary home assessment and see how we can help.