As temperatures rise, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared so you can stay comfortable in your home. If you’ve noticed your air conditioning isn’t as effective as it once was, it may be because your insulation is outdated. Read on to learn how insulation helps keep you cool and why cellulose is the best option for your home.
How Insulation Works
Warm air flows towards cooler air until there is no temperature difference. So, in summer, heat from outdoors wants to move inside where it’s cooler. A home’s insulation slows the movement of heat and helps to keep warm air outside. Different insulating materials are rated based on their thermal resistance performance, called R-value. Type of insulation, density, and thickness impact the R-value, with a higher rating indicating an increased resistance to heat flow. To ensure the home stays cool in the summer, a higher R-value will keep more hot air out.
How Insulation Keeps You Cool
Your air conditioning system should remove hot air and keep the space cool. Improper insulation means there’s more hot air coming into the home, making the a/c system work harder, creating more expensive energy bills. Good insulation also helps to seal the home, providing more resistance to external heat trying to make its way inside. Even without a/c, insulation will still help keep cool air inside during the summer heat. Because of this, it’s always a good idea to make sure insulation is in good shape before the heat gets too bad.
Why Cellulose Insulation?
Many experts recommend cellulose insulation for its performance and sustainability. Cellulose has a good R-value per inch and won’t shrink over time like other materials. Cellulose is sprayed in, which means it can fit in small gaps and spaces that might typically be hard to insulate, helping to reduce air leakage. Many eco-conscious homeowners also prefer cellulose because it’s made primarily from recycled paper, making it one of the most sustainable choices for insulation.
This summer, stay cool with cellulose insulation from Ace & Sons. Our expert installers will make sure you’re set on even the hottest days, satisfaction guaranteed. Our team will identify gaps in insulation where heat will enter, then conduct a free infrared inspection after installation so you can see the difference and feel confident in the results. When you’re ready, reach out to Ace & Sons and let’s get started.