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Say NO to allergies with insulation!

One of the best ways to avoid suffering from allergies or asthma is to make sure your home is properly insulated. When it comes to allergies caused by dust and mold, insulation can be a great way to keep these problems at bay. Seasonal allergies are also a common problem in many parts of the country, but insulation can help here as well. 

Did you know that insulation is the perfect solution for those pesky allergies and asthma problems? About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies every year – that’s one out of five people in the United States. In fact, Florida’s warm climate results in very high levels of pollen and its year-round warmth means that the state suffers from a prolonged and more powerful allergy season than the rest of the United States. Today, it is estimated that 47.1 million people struggle with allergies and 15% of allergy sufferers are actually allergic to certain elements in their own homes, mainly because pollutants enter the home and get circulated around. Our insulation can do more than just maintain a comfortable temperature in your home and lower your energy bill - it can actually provide relief from those allergies and help you keep pollen out of your Miami home. 

Your health could be at risk because of old insulation

If you or your family suffer from allergies, it is especially important to replace old insulation. Over time, insulation can collect pollutants, bacteria, pollen and animal feces. These particles can leak into your home and cause dirty airflow which can lead to some serious problems that can put you and your family’s health at risk. Although an unpleasant topic, it is important to realize how many pollutants, bacteria, pollen and animal feces have collected in your attic insulation over the years. Think about how many particles of this dirty air have leaked inside of your home by unwanted airflow from the attic coming through the little gaps. Your family is likely breathing this dirty air every day without realizing it. If someone that lives with you suffers from allergies, you can imagine how much more they may be affected from years of pollen collecting above the ceiling. Getting the old insulation out of your home is really beneficial for eliminating these air particles and making your home feel brand new again. 

Insects, Critters & Allergens

It’s estimated that the average American spends about 90% of their time indoors. For this reason, indoor air quality is incredibly important. The insulation in your walls and attics serve a number of functions, including keeping your home at a consistent temperature. But insulation also serves as a barrier to the outside world, sealing the walls and cracks, where pollen and other pollutants can find their way into your home. In your attic or crawl space, insulation prevents little critters, rats, mice, cockroaches or bats from taking up residence in your home where they leave droppings that can also trigger your allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, saliva, feces and shedding body parts of cockroaches acts like dust mites and can trigger allergies when they are kicked up in the air.

What is The Best Kind of Insulation for Allergy Season?

If you don’t have any insulation yet, installing it will help you keep allergens out of your home (and lower your energy bill!) and offers some other pretty amazing benefits. Out of all the insulation materials, spray foam reigns supreme in terms of not only dramatically reducing infiltration from allergy-causing irritants but also maintaining temperature and reducing noise transmission it also has some other pretty amazing benefits:

• Reducing dust in your homes atmosphere by up to 65%
• Resists to mold and mildew
• Fire-resistant
• Provides excellent thermal performance
• Lowers energy bills while increasing your home’s value

One of the most beneficial types of insulation for people with allergies is spray foam. Not only does it dramatically reduce infiltration from allergy-causing irritants, but it also helps maintain temperature and reduce noise transmission. Spray foam is a versatile spray-applied foam plastic which builds a protective barrier to insulate any new or existing structure. Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective ways to protect your home from allergens and other airborne irritants. By sealing off cracks and gaps in your walls, spray foam insulation creates an impenetrable barrier that keeps out dust, pollen, and other allergens. Spray foam is mold-retardant and acts as a vapor barrier, keeping moisture from penetrating your walls, attic, or crawl space, preventing mold & mildew growth and reducing allergic reactions. The completely antimicrobial foam is sprayed inside of your home (usually the attic) where it hardens to keep all moisture, air, and animals out which means that it increases the comfort of your home and protects its structure. The foam has an industry-leading R-value per inch, which means that the material’s ability to resist heat flow is extremely efficient. Spray Foam will keep the air inside your home clean and healthy for your loved ones. 

In addition to its allergy-fighting properties, spray foam insulation is also great for maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. By sealing off air leaks, spray foam insulation prevents the hot Miami air from entering your home. This can help you save money on your energy bills and keep your home more comfortable all year round.

Another great benefit of spray foam insulation is its ability to reduce noise transmission. By absorbing sound waves, spray foam insulation helps to muffle loud noises from outside, making your home a more peaceful and relaxing place to live.

Not only does air sealing and insulation help to dramatically improve your home’s indoor air quality, but it also aids in making your home more comfortable year-round and reducing your monthly cooling costs.

Improve your home’s health and comfort for the entire year. Call your local Koala Insulation of Miami for the highest-quality application in spray foam insulation if you are a home or property owner in Florida and are in need of new or updated insulation. Contact our team and find out which type of insulation is best for your home with our complimentary insulation evaluation.