During the winter months, it is common for homeowners to start noticing air leaks also called drafts. This cold air leaking into the home is commonly felt around windows and doors, making homeowners think that it’s a significant loss of energy. As a result, many homeowners believe they need to replace windows and doors because the sealant is terrible. While this can be the case, the most significant locations for leaking air are in the attic in the basement.

Besides the attic, other common places where air leaks happen are in the attic hatch, wiring holes, plumbing vents, open soffits, recessed lighting, furnace ducts, and windows and doors. These leaks in each location can significantly raise your energy bills, especially in the winter. To locate these leaks, it can be difficult because they are most often hidden under the insulation. During the winter, the warm air rises in the house; therefore, the heat you're putting into the home is slowly being wasted by leaking through the attic.

To check if there is leaking air, look at the insulation level in the attic and check for air leaks. Common problems associated with leaking attics are drafty rooms, hot and cold rooms (uneven temperature between the rooms), high heating or cooling bills, and ice dams on the roof in the winter. To solve this issue, consider hiring a professional to come take a look at it for you.

Common air leaks through the basement/crawl space include cold floors in the winter, hot and cold rooms and uneven temperatures, high heating or cooling bills, and pests like insects and rodents. Look for the insulation level in crawl spaces and basements. Ensure there is an ample amount to seal any potential air leaks that could be causing high energy bills.

Here is a do-it-yourself attic installation guide. Many homeowners are opting to do it by themselves because it can be more affordable, but not everyone understands the amount of effort that is needed. Make sure you have enough insulation to fill any of the holes that are leaking energy in the winter and summer. Additionally, ensure that you are using the right kind of insulation because there is a wide variety of different types.

Consider hiring a professional to solve energy issues for your home. Here at New Look Roof, we do repairs as one of our services, and we would love to come take a look at your home. If you feel that there are holes leaking heat, we can repair that for you. We are a roofing company that serves the Louisville area. We take great pride in providing excellent customer service with high quality of work.

New Look Roof specializes in roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and repairs. We serve the greater Louisville area and pride ourselves on being industry-leading in materials, education, training, and craftsmanship. We invite all potential clients to fill out a form online or call us directly at 502.341.4415!