Ways to Insulate a Chilly New House after a Cold Weather Move to Oklahoma City

By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group 

insulating after movingMoving to Oklahoma City in the wintertime can be a unique experience in case this is your initial time, you will want to get ready for at least a handful of cold-weather predicaments. Together with the usual obstacles of making certain there is a clear driveway and sidewalks and turning the furnace up before the moving truck arrives, you may also find out that your new residence is considerably less thermally insulated compared to the home you just moved from.

Insulation is a thing that is exceptionally difficult to assess in picking and moving to a new home in Oklahoma City, no matter if you're leasing or buying. The photos online simply don't let you know precisely how warm the rooms tend to be, and open houses are almost always organized to ensure the home is already warm when potential new home buyers arrive. You will possibly not fully grasp until the initial few nights in the new home that this place has wintry breezes, abnormally cold floors, or possibly does not maintain heat the way you are expecting.

On the plus side, this is a challenge homeowners and renters have been facing for many years and you will find various uncomplicated solutions for a residence which is frequently nippy in the winter months. Today, we're here to help by explaining the top strategies to insulate your house, increase the effectiveness of your furnace, and revel in a comfortable winter after moving into your new home in Oklahoma City.

Thick Thermal Drapes

Windows are the leading cause of chilly drafts in the house. New double-paned storm windows are fantastic for keeping the frigid weather out and also the heat in, but anything different can lead to the windows to become an annoying avenue for cold to enter your residence. Single-pane glass windows merely transfer the cold air instantly, and the area around them is going to be significantly colder. Older double-paned home windows may let frigid air to leak through as the insulating seal has deteriorated.

The solution? Halt that cold air using thick thermal drapes. Large curtains of virtually any sort of design should help but specifically, thermal drapes are intended to avert cold air in its tracks whilst keeping it from escaping the cold window glass. The best choice is either draperies which fit nicely into the window frame or drapes which go all the way to the flooring.

Rugs and Bath Rugs

Hard floors are an additional origin of cold in a new residence and tend to be especially apparent when you're still putting together your furnishings. Stone, concrete, and also tile floor surfaces permits cold to transfer through them coming from the frosty soil underneath, making a undeniably chilling experience below bare and sock-covered toes. Wood floors are a tad better for insulation, but nippy breezes under the doors may still sweep through the house creating cold toes throughout.

The response to nippy floor coverings and floor-level drafts is area rugs. Particularly for spaces floored with tile and stone, an area rug will add a comfortable covering of insulation that can avert cold air from rising out of the floor whilst keeping your toes warm as you walk across the area. Fluffy bath mats serve a similar purpose in bathrooms and you can even use utility area rugs that are simple to clean for cold kitchen flooring and also outside patios.

Draft Stoppers

Frigid breezes under doors can generate problems despite whatever kind of floor coverings you have if the doors are high enough up. This could be specifically precarious when breezes pass between your entrance hall where chilly air gets in directly into the other parts of the house. The solution to door drafts can be as simple as long sock-shaped objects generally known as draft stoppers. You can actually create your own with a little do-it-yourself sewing along with a variety of old stockings, or you may purchase them at a store for a very marginal price. These generally establish a cushioned barrier below the door which swings easily with the door however prevents freezing breezes from blowing through the residence.

Open Each of the Vents

If a couple of areas are extremely nippy and you can't figure out why, glance at the air vents. There's a chance that the preceding occupant could have closed particular vents in the house, blocking warm air from getting into these rooms. Make sure all of the vents in the house are open to provide even heat or, should there be a space you don't use, shut that vent and use a draft stopper to save a bit of HVAC money on heating that room.

Space Heaters

Lastly, a few dwellings simply have an uneven heating profile. If a couple spaces simply aren't getting warm enough at night or in the daytime, consider selective use of a space heater. Space heaters are excellent and in most cases very strong little devices which can warm a given room space. They can make sure your little ones do not shiver at night, counteract chilly window drafts, or they may be utilized to typically raise the temperature of your residence by putting them in central spaces and doorways. It is important to never leave a space heater on whenever you go out or unattended overnight without having an auto thermostat/timed shutoff feature and be sure to follow all manufacturer guidelines for safe use.


From time to time, following moving to a new home in Oklahoma City, you find that it is less warm than expected. Fortunately, using these easy alternatives you can quickly enhance the insulation and draft resistance of your home and revel in a cozy winter in your new place in Oklahoma City.


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