1. Thomas Cutura handles the daily operations of Assurance Exteriors & Interiors, LLC, as the director of
operations. A resident of Sheffield Village, Ohio, Thomas Cutura has helped the company become
recognized as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, giving Assurance Exteriors & Interiors access to
the best quality insulation products.
Insulation within the home is important for a variety of reasons, but sometimes it can be difficult to
know whether a home needs more insulation or not. While requesting a consultation with a contractor
is always an option, there are several things a homeowner can do on their own to determine whether or
not their home needs to be re-insulated.
In general, most people suggest that if the house was built in the 1970s or before, it should be reinsulated. However, there are several other things to look for beyond just the home’s age. If one begins
to notice that the energy bills are suddenly higher without any reason, it may be a sign that the house
needs to be re-insulated. Feeling cold or hot spots throughout the house can also signal a need to reinsulate. Further, if rooms are drafty, uncomfortable, or vary in temperature, the insulation within the
home may be losing its effectiveness.
There are several other signs that may indicate that a house needs new insulation, such as stains on the
walls and ceilings, a tendency to get large icicles or ice dams, and mold growing in the corners of the
ceilings. Additionally, if snow quickly melts off the roof, or if one can hear everything that goes on
outside, it may signal that new insulation needs to be added to the home.