Insulation - 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying It

Insulation is one of the best investments you can make into your home, or other building. It not only adds a layer of protection to the building but it also gives you the ability to benefit from lower energy bills, especially if you choose the most energy efficient product out there. New products continue to offer improvements over that "itchy pink stuff" that was so common for many years. In some cases, that product is still a good choice; in others, you may find a better price and a better quality from more modern, advanced products.

Avoid These Mistakes

When purchasing insulation, many people make a few key mistakes along the way. These are some of the most common that you could be making.

1. You did not get an estimate for a professional service. The installation of this material is not necessarily difficult, but it can be time consuming and less than easy to do without the right tools and experience. Save time, and often money, by turning to a professional for installation.

2. Realize that the newer products offer more energy efficiency because of the way they are put into place. Products that are blown in, for example, form to fit the space perfectly, thus offering less ability for air to pass through. This creates a better fitting result that equates to improved energy efficiency.

3. You made the mistake of checking to ensure the product meet the qualifications for energy efficient rebates. In some cases, you may qualify for federal, state or other rebates for installing approved products into your home. Insulation may qualify if it meets specific requirements. Check the guidelines offered by the issuing authority to ensure that the product you are buying counts towards these rebates.

4. Know that higher quality often means bigger savings overall. One of the mistakes people make is purchasing low-end product and expecting big returns from this investment. Chances are good it will not work well for you. In fact, by spending a little more right now, you could in fact be saving yourself a lot of money in the long term. It will pay for itself over time.

5. Not getting insulation is yet another problem many people make and it may be the biggest. If you thought about it and then never put it into place, or you thought it was just too expensive, it could end up costing you big time over the long run. Get this material into place a soon as possible. That will begin to pay off right away, saving you money on your air conditioning or heating bills throughout the year.

Insulation can be a fantastic way to save money, but you do not have to spend a lot of money to get it into place. The good news is that with a professional install, you can get your home or other building more energy efficient faster and without a lot of extra cost. It will pay for itself within months of being installed in many cases.