How Insulation Can Help When It’s Hot Outside

How Insulation Can Help When It's Hot Outside

Insulation helps keep your home cooler in the summer by slowing down the transfer of heat from the outside to the inside. This is because insulation creates a barrier between the hot air outside and the cooler air inside your home. Having the right amount of insulation in the appropriate areas of the home makes it more difficult for heat to transfer.

Where Should You Have the Most Insulation?

Attic, ceilings, and walls are major components in regulating heat flow in your home. You should have more insulation in your attic because hot air rises and ceilings would pick up more heat than walls. However, it’s best to insulate both attic and walls to the correct R-Value regulated by your state to create the most comfortable living space and for additional savings on your energy bill. In the state of CT, the minimum recommended R-Value for existing homes is R-49 for attics and R-13 for walls (varies depending on framing).

The attic hatch cover also plays a key role in having a properly insulated home because attic hatches can leak a lot of heat. We recommend thicker insulation, weatherstripping, and tight latches for all attic hatch covers.

How Insulation Helps in the Summer Months

• By slowing down the transfer of heat from the outside to the inside. This is because insulation creates a barrier between the hot air outside and the cooler air inside your home. The more insulation you have, the more difficult it is for heat to transfer.

• By helping to keep your HVAC system running more efficiently. When your HVAC system doesn't have to work as hard to keep your home cool, it uses less energy. This can save you money on your energy bills.

• By helping to reduce the amount of moisture in your home. With your HVAC working efficiently, it better regulates humidity inside the home and reduces moisture build-up. Excess moisture in the home can lead to mildew and mold issues.

If you're thinking about adding insulation to your home, give Koala Insulation of Central CT a call for a Free Insulation Evaluation. Our professional estimator will assess your needs and make the best recommendation.