Farmhouses can be quite popular and offer a few different design aesthetics. No matter what style of farmhouse you live in, properly insulating it is essential to improve the home’s energy efficiency and save you money.
Standard can help facilitate the insulation installation needed for your farmhouse.
Challenges of Insulating Older Farmhouses
Many farms in this area are more than a hundred years old, so there is a good chance the farmhouse you live in was not built recently. If your farmhouse is very old, the insulation is probably less than efficient.
In the early days, people insulated their old farmhouse walls with whatever materials were on hand, such as hay, shredded paper and textiles, and wood shavings. If the old insulation in your farmhouse has never been replaced, then it’s likely that the insulationis far too inferior to do the job right.
Large basements and uninsulated crawlspaces can leach heated and cooled air out of the home. Installing crawlspace insulation can help ward off moisture, mold, and pests.
Equally important is the attic, which can create drafts and unwanted airflow that leaves your farmhouse too cool in winter and too hot in summer. Attic insulation reduces unwanted air leaks to enhance comfort and energy efficiency.
Standard can assess your farmhouse’s insulation needs and make expert recommendations to help save money.
Standard’s Insulation Services for Farmhouses
New construction or historic homes — whatever the case may be, you can rely on Standard’s expertise. With more than 90 years of experience, we have seen and mastered it all.
Updating the insulation in your farmhouse will help you and your family live more efficiently, more comfortably, and more safely. Likewise, if you’re building a new home in a farmhouse style, we can make recommendations for new construction.
In either case, we’ll start by performing an energy audit and full inspection to look for problem areas and ways to help improve your efficiency and save money. In many cases, existing farmhouses can benefit from upgrades.
Spray foam insulation is excellent for insulating old farmhouse walls, attics, and crawlspaces. This product expands upon application, providing a custom fit that’s as unique as your home. It also offers water resistance and mold prevention and enhances the strength of the structure.
Another option is blown-in insulation, which is made of Class-1 fire retardant materials. It’s an environmentally friendly insulation that helps create a healthy seal from air leaks while muffling interior noises and providing efficient insulation, even in hard-to-reach areas.
Rely on Standard to Insulate Your Old Farmhouse
We have nearly a century of experience insulating homes throughout the region, and we promise to save you money. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation or call us toll-free today at 800-738-1424 to learn how we can enhance your farmhouse’s energy efficiency.