Should I Add Insulation?
Q: I have a house that was built in 1952. Several years after it was built a back bedroom was added that gets so cold in the winter I have to sleep in a front bedroom. I have baseboard heat and run an air conditioner in the summer. Do I need to add more insulation to the house?
A: Houses built back then didn't have much, if any, insulation because energy was so cheap. Adding some blown-in insulation in your walls, and perhaps, in your attic and even under your floors would make your home more comfortable all year.
I recommend having some insulation experts come to evaluate your home and recommend the best kind(s) of insulation. They can also help you determine if you will need to add ventilation so that you don't create any moisture problems in the process. Deciding on the cost and which professional to hire is usually a smart way to get started.
To find some reputable insulation contractors to give you some recommendations and competitive bids, visit Home Advisor. Fill out a service request for installing blown-in insulation; (most insulating contractors offer all types). Explain in the additional detail box that you want to explore options for adding insulation to your 1950s home so you can be matched with the ideal service professional in your area.
by Kathy Maynard, reprinted courtesy of HomeAdvisor.com