The cottage-like homes come in various styles and offer plenty of curb appeal. Bungalows became popular in the United States in the 1900s, so many of these homes on the market today have historic charm. However older homes often come with significant issues for heating, cooling, and insulation.
Standard has extensive experience insulating bungalows, both new construction and existing homes. We understand the unique challenges and can help ensure that your home is well insulated for maximum energy efficiency.
Challenges of Insulating Bungalows
Bungalows are often built with timber frames, and the exterior walls are usually wooden shingles or brick. As a result, without the proper insulation, a bungalow home can retain moisture between the interior and exterior walls, causing mold, mildew, and wood rot. The right wall and attic insulation is essential to prevent these issues.
These homes are generally single-family residences with compact floor plans. This type of structure is usually a single story. In some cases, bungalows may feature a second story built into a sloping roof with dormer windows.
For this style, dormer insulation is an additional consideration to ensure the home remains warm in winter and cool in summer with minimal energy loss.
With all or most rooms located on one floor, bungalows have minimal separation between rooms. Proper wall insulation won’t provide soundproofing, but it can help muffle noise for added comfort.
Another essential consideration is crawl space insulation. Done correctly, this type of insulation helps minimize heat transfer throughout the home, reduces moisture issues, and potential pest problems.
Standard’s Insulation Services for Bungalow Homes
With nearly a century of experience, Standard is the go-to insulation expert in the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region.
Whether you’re looking for insulation for new construction or modifying an existing bungalow, we can assess the home’s needs and provide solutions. Our goal is always to help boost the comfort of the home while improving and maximizing the home’s energy efficiency to save you money.
Bungalow insulation is easiest with new construction. We often recommend spray foam insulation for fast, easy installation. This product has a high R-value and expands to fill gaps and crevices in the home. This helps keep moisture out and improve building stability while keeping energy bills low.
Another option is blown-in insulation, which is a spray foam alternative made of environmentally friendly, Class-1 fire-retardant materials. This cellulose-based insulation seals tiny cracks, helps mute indoor and outdoor noise, and offers flexible, efficient insulation for hard-to-reach spots.
In addition to its use for new construction, spray foam insulation is excellent for insulating a dormer bungalow roof and other areas of an existing home. Spray foam gives you a customized fit and stellar water resistance.
For Bungalow Insulation, Contact the Experts at Standard
Standard’s promise is to save you money. We have nearly 100 years of experience and can help insulate your new or existing bungalow for optimal comfort and energy efficiency.
Schedule your free consultation or call us toll-free today at 800-738-1424 to discover how our bungalow insulation recommendations can help you cut energy costs.