7 good reasons to add more insulation to your Iron Range home before winter

Living on the Iron Range (obviously) brings unique weather challenges for nearly every homeowner. If it’s been a minute since your home was built and/or initially insulated, increasing insulation now will pay off later.

Here are seven strong reasons to add insulation now — and why doing it at Pohaki in Virginia, MN makes sense.

Better thermal comfort
With more insulation, your home will hold heat more evenly, reducing cold drafts and chill spots. The winters here are long and cold here, so keeping the interior more stable means a more comfortable living space.
Lower heating bills
When less heat leaks through walls, ceilings or floors, your furnace (or whatever heating system you use) doesn’t have to work as hard. That means less fuel or energy cost over the season.
Reduced risk of ice dams and moisture issues
Inadequate insulation (and airflow) can cause warm inside air to reach cold roof areas, contributing to melting snow and ice dams. Adding insulation helps preserve envelope integrity and can reduce those winter repair risks.
Improved sound control
More insulation doesn’t just block heat—it also helps reduce outside noise and internal sound transfer. If you have a home in a busy area of the Iron Range (or near mine-traffic, rail, etc.), this is a bonus.
Longer lifespan of your home structure and systems
With better insulation you reduce temperature extremes in your home or cabin, which means less expansion/contraction-stress on framing, finishes, and HVAC systems, which leads to fewer maintenance surprises.
Boosted resale or value perception
If at some point you sell or upgrade your Iron Range home or cabin, buyers appreciate well-insulated homes. It signals quality, durability, lower operating cost—all things that stand out in this part of northern Minnesota.
Comfortable preparedness for future modernizations
As you update windows, doors or HVAC systems, a well-insulated shell ensures those upgrades perform to full potential. It’s smart to invest in insulation upgrades now so any other improvements down the road aren’t undermined.

Of course, there are many reasons to choose Pohaki in Virginia for your Iron Range home insulation needs:

We’ve been a locally-owned business on the Iron Range for more than 70 years, offering home-improvement and building-material support for northern Minnesota for decades.
We carry a range of insulation options for your home or cabin spaces.
Our staff understands the region we’re a part of. We know the climate, building challenges and have access to local contractor/inventory networks. This means you get guidance that’s tailored to Iron Range conditions rather than generic national big box stores.
We’re your neighbor – right here in Virginia, MN (804 North 6th Ave).
Because we’re local and focused on the region we love and are a part of, you can expect the best in customer service and availability.