The benefits of insulating your home are well known. Insulation, known as isolatie in Dutch, increases living comfort and at the same time you save a lot on energy bills. But what is the best way to insulate your house? Do you start with the roof, do you opt for cavity wall insulation or is the insulation of the exterior walls the best choice? Usually roof insulation, called dakisolatie in Dutch, is a very good place to start, but this is not always the case. It is definitely important to ask experts about this, so you can insulate your home optimally. Whatever is the best material to use, it definitely is recommended to opt for insulation due to the reasons mentioned below.
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Save on energy costs
Your home stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer if it insulated with the help of pir plates, or pir platen in Dutch, for example. The heating and air conditioning therefore have to work less. The result of this is reflected in your energy bill. With a total renovation of your home you can easily save 30 percent on your annual energy budget. Notify your energy provider after completion of the insulation project and they will immediately reduce your monthly advance invoice. This way you can immediately benefit from your investment.
Increase the value of your home
A well-insulated home is worth more on the sales and rental market. Energy performance is an increasingly important argument in the decision-making process of potential buyers. The insulation value of your home therefore has a direct influence on the value.
Enjoy more comfort at home
Insulation increases living comfort. Your home heats up faster and the indoor temperature remains more constant. Good insulation prevents drafts and eliminates the unpleasant feeling of cold walls. Your comfort will also increase in the warm summer months, because insulation keeps the heat out.
Reduce your ecological footprint
Lower energy consumption means a decrease in your CO2 emissions. Insulation is therefore also a good thing for our planet, not even just for you. This is especially a good reason if you want to care to the best of your abilities for our planet.
Solve moisture problems
Moisture can easily enter your home if it is not or is not properly insulated. You no longer have damp spots or even mold on the walls. Mold is one of the things that can cause health problems. By isolating, the walls that are otherwise always very cold, are now getting warmer. As a result, the moisture in the air will no longer condense on those walls.
Reduce noise pollution
Simultaneously with the ‘thermal’ insulation you will also be doing sound insulation because most thermal insulation also has a sound insulating effect. This means you are less bothered by outside noises, while the noise in your home will be reduced as well. This is especially a useful advantage of home insulation if you live in a city or a different crowded area.
