Cold winter drafts can play havoc with your home’s interior comfort if you don’t have proper insulation in place. Proper attic insulation and foundation is crucial to ensuring that cold air doesn’t enter your home. There are many myths about insulating your windows and most people believe them. But once your walls, doors and windows are properly insulated, you should be more concerned about the ceiling and the floor.

If someone tells you to use these windows-based insulation tips, you should be careful about taking any steps.

Replacing your Windows

You can think of upgrading your windows, but replacing them can cost you a lot. It is more reasonable to move from a single-pane to a double-pane window as it will not cost much. But at the same time you should keep in mind the number of windows you have. If you have more than 10 windows, it could cost you a lot to upgrade them all.

Close Registers

If you think that closing registers is going to force more warm air into different rooms, you are wrong. It is going to cause more air leak than do any good. This is because heating duct systems usually have lots of leaks. Besides, keep in mind that such heating systems have been designed to work the best when all the registers are open. It is recommended to close some areas of your house rather than closing the registers.

Caulking

Caulking can help prevent air from entering or leaving your house. It can also keep out moisture. But it is recommended to do so from the interior. Caulking the windows can help, but you shouldn’t leave the attic air leaks. They should also be sealed. Spray foam should also be used in the basement to cover all the leaks and around cables.

Close all Unused Rooms

One effective strategy to save on energy bills is to close all the unused rooms. This will help prevent heating rooms which will not be used by anyone. It will be better if your heating system allows you to close heating of specific rooms.

Insulate the Walls and Floors

Sealing your windows is just one part of the process for insulating your home. Check the insulation in your walls and floors and chances are they may need upgrading or replacement. There may be many insulation gaps in your floor that need filling. You could either call in the experts or insulate it yourself.

Many times, in older homes, with ceilings under the floor, there is incomplete insulation with lots of gaps. In such a case, you could fill up the gap with blown insulation. It can easily fill in all the gaps and cracks.

R-Value

When choosing the new insulation for your floors and walls, make sure to check the R-value of the insulative material. The higher it is, the better it will be. You can check the Department of Energy’s website for the recommended R-value for insulation materials to be used in your region.

So when it comes to insulating your home, it is more important to protect your floors, attics and walls. You need to provide sufficient protection for the doors and windows, but there is no point in spending more money in upgrading or replacing them. Besides, it is recommended to seek the help of professionals when it comes to insulating the different areas.