Insulation Problems?
Insufficient Coverage
Insufficient Coverage
Insufficient Coverage
If your insulation doesn’t cover the full wall, attic or floor cavity, gaps and voids become paths for heat to escape—meaning even high-quality insulation loses much of its effectiveness. In fact, missing coverage of just a few percent can lead to more than a 50% drop in effective insulation value because heat bypasses the insulated zones.
Moisture Damage
Insufficient Coverage
Insufficient Coverage
If your insulation is drenched or saturated, it ceases to trap air effectively and loses its insulating power—moisture inside the material can reduce its R-value by up to around 40%. 2 Additionally, wet insulation creates an ideal environment for mold, mildew and structural damage to framing or drywall.
Aged
Insufficient Coverage
Rodents or Bugs
If your insulation is old, it’s likely lost a significant portion of its effectiveness — over time, insulation can settle, compress, or develop gaps, which reduces its thermal resistance and raises your heating and cooling costs.
Additionally, aging insulation may no longer meet current standards for energy performance, meaning what once worked well now falls short — replacing it can restore comfort and efficiency in your home.
Rodents or Bugs
Not Energy Efficient
Rodents or Bugs
If your insulation has been compromised by bugs or rodents, it’s no longer just an efficiency issue—it becomes a health, safety, and energy concern. Rodents chew through insulation creating gaps that reduce its R-value, and their droppings can carry disease, contaminate the material, and increase fire risk from gnawed wiring.
Not Energy Efficient
Not Energy Efficient
Not Energy Efficient
If your insulation isn’t properly performing, it means it’s not stopping heat transfer effectively—leading to higher energy bills and a less comfortable home. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, insulation’s effectiveness (its R-value) depends on correct installation, proper thickness, and absence of moisture or compression.
In other words: even if insulation is present, if it’s settled, damaged, incorrectly installed or too thin, your HVAC system ends up working harder—so replacing or upgrading it can restore efficiency and savings.
Falling or Loose
Not Energy Efficient
Not Energy Efficient
If your insulation is falling or loose, it’s no longer providing a continuous thermal barrier—voids or gaps where insulation has sagged allow heated or cooled air to bypass the insulation, increasing energy loss.
Over time, insulation that isn’t properly secured may shift or settle, reducing its depth and coverage, which leads to lower R-value and less effective protection for your home.