Was chatting with my neighbor yesterday (he's a bit of a handyman type, always tinkering with something), and he mentioned something pretty interesting. Apparently, if you insulate your house from the outside rather than just stuffing insulation inside the walls, it can actually help protect your home structure better against moisture and mold. He said something about how exterior insulation keeps the walls warmer, so there's less chance of condensation forming inside the walls, which means less mold and rot over time. Honestly, I'd never thought about that before—I just figured insulation was insulation, you know?
Got me wondering what other hidden benefits there might be to insulating on the outside of the house. Like, does it noticeably reduce heating bills compared to regular insulation? Or maybe it helps with noise reduction too? Curious if anyone else has tried this or knows more about it.
I've flipped a few houses, and honestly, exterior insulation is like giving your home a cozy sweater instead of just stuffing tissues in your sleeves. It definitely cuts down heating bills—noticed a real difference in winter. Noise-wise... eh, maybe a bit quieter, but don't expect miracles. Still, the moisture protection alone makes it worth considering, especially if you're in a damp climate. Plus, your handyman neighbor probably loves the excuse to tinker outside more, right?
