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Keep your New London Attic Cool this Summer

Do the warmer temperatures of summer make you want to get organized and start on some home improvement projects? One great place to tackle first is your attic. Before you can enjoy it as a fully functional space, there are certain preparations that need to be done in order to ensure that your attic will be safe and seasonally appropriate for use during the months ahead. In this blog post, we’ll take you through all the steps necessary for getting your attic ready for summer - from basic cleaning and maintenance tips to more involved ideas about how you can maximize its potential. Keep reading if you’re interested in how easily an unused nook or cranny can become one of your house's best features!

Stop Those Attic Temperatures from Rising

With temperatures on the rise, your attic is more than just a stuffy and uncomfortable space; it can be downright dangerous for both you and your Connecticut home. If heat accumulation in the attic has been causing indoor temperature spikes this summer, don't sweat it - we've put together some tips to help keep everything cool even when things get hot! Focus on airflow management and improving insulation levels so that scorching attics stay out of other parts of your house while also avoiding skyrocketing air conditioning bills. Summer may bring warmth but with these creative methods keeping up proper ventilation in your attic means consistent temperatures at home all year round!

When it comes to taking care of your home, some areas can be easy to forget - like the attic! While this area might seem ideal for storing all those items you don't want to clutter up your house, many things shouldn’t make their way up there. Cardboard boxes and old keepsakes create a perfect environment for dust mites and pests while also limiting airflow into the rest of your home. For homes in Connecticut with inadequate insulation, not keeping an eye on what goes into the attic could mean skyrocketing temperatures that ruin any stored belongings... or even worse yet, increase energy costs due to poor air circulation!

Invest in a Radiant Barrier

Make sure your roof and attic are properly insulated this summer! The heat from the sun accumulates in these areas, making them hot spots for the temperature change that can cause costly damage to a home. By investing in thermal radiant barrier technology along with insulation, you could see up to 20 degrees of cooling - meaning less discomfort as well as reduced energy bills thanks to lower strain on air conditioning units. Beat the warmth today by protecting yourself tomorrow!

Connecticut homeowners looking to stay cool and save money in New London need look no further than their attic- adding insulation can reduce energy costs by up to $600 per year! Insulation is key when it comes to regulating temperatures, so if your current amount of attics pace coverage isn't even with the floor joists or below - EnergyStar.gov recommends increasing the thickness for maximum benefit. When making choices on how best to keep home temperatures level this summer, one solution stands out above all others: installing enough attic insulation will ensure you're getting bang for your buck!

Stop Wasting Energy 

Want to make your home it's most energy-efficient? Boosting up attic insulation is a great start, but for the best and maximum results, it's important to create an ideal thermal envelope. This means making sure there are no air leaks between outside air entering inside or any leakage from within the house itself - did you know that over 40% of all energy waste in homes comes down to this very thing?! Sealing those cracks could be just what you need!

Most attics have air leaks in one or more of these places:

• Attic hatch
• Wiring holes
• Holes for plumbing and pipes
• Dropped soffits that are open to the attic
• Recessed lights
• Furnace flue or duct chase way

Air Sealing is Key

Hot, humid air can easily enter your home through various air leaks, making it harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Air sealing is the perfect solution! Not only does this process close these gaps and prevent heat transfer from outside air coming in, but it also blocks out the Connecticut summer's high humidity. Combining insulation with air sealing provides an optimal climate control system for any attic (and therefore entire house) while saving energy at the same time; however, to get results you need expert knowledge and professional equipment - so don't go DIYing on this one!

Beat the heat this summer by making your attic more energy-efficient! There are several strategies you can take to keep things cool - from insulation products and services to sealing off vents and air spaces. Solar Attic Fans are also a great solution to keeping your attic temperature down.

Invest in a Solar Attic Fan

Without proper ventilation and air exchange, trapped humid air can damage insulation, deteriorate your roof, cause fungal decay, and delaminate plywood. Attic ventilation in the form of a solar attic fan can help, and since it is powered by the sun, you won’t use additional electricity. As a result, solar attic fans remove excess heat from your home.

The Advantages of a Solar Attic Fan

• Lowers electricity/utility/maintenance bills
• Keeps roof structures and materials from deteriorating
• Prolongs the lifespan of your roof and AC unit
• Keep your attic cool in the summer by reducing extreme heat buildup in your home
• Help eliminate mold
• Reduce damaging moisture
• Durable and easy to install in a few hours because there is no wiring, assembly, or mess to clean up afterward
• Eco-Friendly – Solar attic fans are a “green” and sustainable way to ventilate your attic without electricity (they have a built-in photovoltaic power system that uses the energy of the sun to power the fan)
• Helps your home battle the Florida heat and humidity
• Eligible for 30% federal tax credit
• Much less expensive than replacing your air conditioning unit
• No fire hazards
• Stormproof

Solar attic fans provide an easy-to-install solution with no wiring required - plus they're practically maintenance-free! With a built-in thermostat, these fans will run throughout the day for optimal cooling. If you want nighttime relief as well, check out solar fan models that include their own inverter – although this isn't always standard from all manufacturers. Plus, without batteries needed it's a hassle and worry-free energy-efficient operation!

Ask our Koala Insulation of Eastern Connecticut experts about keeping your attic cool this summer.