When faced with economic challenges, it's not surprising that homeowners ask themselves, "Can I DIY my home insulation?" The short answer is yes. The longer answer is yes, but…
Keep reading to discover how feasible it really is to DIY a project as important as home insulation.
Pros & Cons of DIY Home Insulation
The number one advantage of insulating your home yourself is the immediate cost savings on labour. However, if you've never installed insulation, you may not do it properly, which can have financial and health consequences. For example, untrained insulation installers who use a cellulose machine tend to make a mess and get dust in the ductwork, which then spreads throughout your entire house until you get the ducts cleaned.
Masks, goggles, and gloves are the minimal requirements to protect yourself from flying glass fibres. Without proper protection, you can easily inhale the fibres, get them in your eyes, and touch them with your skin. All of this causes coughing, a scratchy throat, red, itchy skin and eyes. These side effects can be particularly harmful to anyone with breathing issues, allergies, and environmental sensitivities.
You may be willing to spend time on an insulation project, but it will take you longer to do the job than a professional. Furthermore, if you need to remove old insulation, you will need to find the time to do so and the time to dispose of it safely and legally.
Pros & Cons of Professional Home Insulation Services
Professional home insulation installers have a variety of insulations and installation tools and methods that amateurs do not. They can install spray installation exactly where it needs to go and do not need to remove existing insulation to do so, nor do they leave a spray of dust and fibres behind them. Unplanned duct cleaning is not generally required after a professional insulation installation, and the professionals take care of everything from preparation to clean up.
Professional insulation companies often work as a team to get the job done quickly and effectively with the least amount of disruption to your household. The pros also deal with surprises like mould and mildew or hidden creatures (snakes, mice, insects, etc.) living in your attic or walls.
Quality, professional insulation companies are licensed and know the most recent codes and regulations for insulation and will install the appropriate insulation. Their work will be insured, and they will take care of any damage that may occur. They are also kind and will alert you to any rebates that may be available for improving home energy efficiency.
Get Professional Home Insulation in Winnipeg
If you're looking for a team of insulation specialists who will help you save money by correctly installing the right kind of insulation in the right spot for your home, contact Warm Home Insulation. We're a full-service, one-source insulation contractor that offers a range of top-quality products and uses state-of-the-art technology to fill all the nooks and crannies of your home.