5 reasons that demonstrate the importance of insulation in construction

Efficient insulation is the first step towards a more ecological and comfortable house. The bet on good insulation will always be the most important and an investment that cannot be neglected.

In fact, if you don’t build a house with good insulation, all other investments, from the point of view of energy supply, may be in vain.

This investment is quickly recouped due to the marked reduction in expenditure and subsequent energy costs.

Modern houses are almost all already built to excellent energy standards, so when buying your house you should consider whether it meets the necessary requirements. Insulation can be applied to windows, doors, the floor and the roof, but the most important are the walls through which, as a rule, around 30 to 40% of the heat is lost. Around 25% is lost through the roof and an average of 20% through windows and doors. The floor is the least important.

Learn about the 5 most significant benefits of good insulation.

Better insulation, less expenses

When talking about insulation, you can’t help but start by listing an obvious advantage: a well-insulated house conserves energy better and reduces monthly bill costs. Not being a new benefit, it is important to mention, especially if we consider that, according to recent Eurostat data, Portugal is one of the European Union countries with the highest electricity and gas prices, taking into account purchasing power.

Thermal and acoustic comfort

It is not at all pleasant on a cold day not to feel the warmth of cosiness inside your own home, just as it is not comfortable to spend summer days in a very hot house. Thermal insulation prevents heat loss during the colder seasons and, on the other hand, it prevents spaces from overheating during the hot seasons, thus allowing a pleasant temperature throughout the year. Let’s talk about noise. Good insulation makes interiors more comfortable from an acoustic point of view, which is a huge plus, especially for those who live in urban areas. The insulation system absorbs sound and contributes to a quieter environment that is more conducive to resting or working without distractions. It also prevents sounds from the inside from passing to the outside.

Preserving the integrity of the house

Insulation combined with a vapour retardant, in addition to controlling condensation, also limits corrosion in cold pipes and ducts. When walls are warmer, due to the insulation, water vapour is prevented from condensing and the risk of mould and mildew appearing on walls is significantly reduced which again is beneficial to health.

A healthier home

Yes, good insulation has an impact on our health. There are more and more people with asthma, allergies and other respiratory problems and anyone who builds a house knows that living in an environment without humidity, with a pleasant temperature and where pollutants, allergens and chemical products don’t get in, means investing in consistent insulation.

A more ecological house

The air-conditioning and the electrical and mechanical devices that are used to maintain a good climate inside the house emit pollutants that, obviously, have negative repercussions on the environment. The worse the insulation of a house, the greater the need to use these devices to achieve the desired temperature and the greater the emission of pollutants. Although insulation is not usually associated with pollution control, it is a very important point that cannot be ignored.

At Ponto Urbano we create architectural value by focusing on projects that respect their surroundings and at the same time are at the cutting edge of design. Rigour in design and quality in construction are the foundations that define us.

Investing in a Ponto Urbano property is a safe real estate investment, with guaranteed appreciation day after day.