Having insulation in your home is good – having enough is even better. The article notes that winters in northern Indiana can be extremely cold, and adequate insulation helps retain heat in winter and keeps the house cooler in summer. Homes older than 10 years often lack sufficient insulation.
The Benefits of Properly Insulating Your Indiana Home
Heat naturally flows from warm areas to cooler ones. Insulation slows this process and provides:
- Improved comfort: A well‑insulated home maintains proper temperature and humidity.
- Higher air quality: Proper insulation and sealing reduce infiltration of outdoor pollutants.
- Lower utility costs: Maintaining temperature longer decreases HVAC workload and reduces energy bills.
- Longer HVAC life: Less cycling means heating and cooling equipment lasts longer and breaks down less often.
Insulation is rated by its R‑value, a measure of resistance to heat flow. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends R‑38 to R‑60 in attics, up to R‑21 in exterior walls and R‑25 to R‑30 in floors and crawl spaces for northern Indiana homes.
How Can You Tell Your Home Needs More Insulation?
Signs of poor insulation include high heating and cooling costs, drafts or uneven temperatures between rooms, cool floors in winter and problems such as frozen pipes or ice dams. In summer, an under‑insulated attic becomes extremely hot. Adding insulation is an effective way to improve comfort and reduce energy usage.
Several insulation materials are commonly used for retrofits:
- Cellulose insulation: A loose‑fill or blown‑in product made from recycled paper fibers treated for fire and pest resistance; rated at R‑3.1 to R‑3.9 per inch.
- Fiberglass insulation: Available as batts or blown‑in; batts have roughly R‑3.4 per inch, while blown‑in fiberglass reaches up to R‑4.3 per inch.
- Mineral wool insulation: Produced from rock and slag, naturally fire‑ and pest‑resistant, with R‑3.2 to R‑4.0 per inch.
- Spray foam insulation: Applied as a liquid that expands to fill voids, closed‑cell spray foam offers excellent air sealing and R‑5.0 to R‑6.0 per inch.
- Rigid foam insulation: Formed into boards, with R‑3.8 to R‑6.5 per inch.
Why Choose Momper Insulation for Insulation Services in Fort Wayne?
Momper Insulation emphasizes its experience and variety of insulation services. The company installs cellulose, fiberglass and spray foam insulation, has over 60 years of professional experience and holds an A+ BBB rating. As part of the Installed Building Products family, Momper Insulation has access to extensive resources and offers services in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and Elkhart. Homeowners are invited to call or contact the company online to request an insulation quote