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How Insulation Works in Summertime in Baltimore

Did you know that home insulation helps cool your house during the summer? Yes, insulation is more than a one season solution to your home comfort. We all recognize that insulation helps keep our homes warm in the winter. However, not many of us understand that the same principles help in the summer as well. With proper insulation, you won’t have to rely on pumping the air conditioning AC system or sitting near a fan to feel comfortable.

Proper Insulation is Key

Insulation in a home works almost like a thermos. It helps keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. In the summer, attic insulation helps reduce heat gain through the ceiling to living spaces below. In the winter, it helps slow heat loss from the interior spaces. insulation is designed to keep heat out of your home in the summer and holds heat in during the winter, which results in a cooler home in the summer, warmer home in the winter, and lower energy bills. It’s that simple and it really works.

Do You Have a Hot House in Summer?

During the summer, our homes get hot because a large amount of air is lost to the outside. It is a continual, silent process that goes on every moment of every day all summer long. In addition to the large amount of air escaping from your home during the summer, most homes do not have enough insulation to slow the heat that is outside of your home from entering through ceilings, walls and floors. This high rate of heat gain causes walls, floors and ceiling surfaces to heat up causing warm, uncomfortable conditions inside of your home.

On the positive side, once the underlying reasons for the uncomfortable conditions in your home are determined, a solution can be identified that greatly improves your insulation and comfort while saving energy for the occupants. These are some areas that you should consider increasing or upgrading the insulation:

• Where there is no insulation currently
• Spots with poor levels of insulation
• Thinly installed insulation
• Exterior walls or floors over unheated spaces

Koala Insulation of Baltimore Experts are Ready to Help

Insulation experts can then make custom recommendations about the types of insulation that are appropriate for your home's unique needs. Our employees at Koala Insulation of Baltimore train in-house on how to properly handle, install and inspect various types of insulation. Our local crew offers free evaluations so you have a better understanding of your building's needs. We also break down the current condition of your insulation so you can target pain points and future updates while taking into account your schedule and budget. Contact Koala Insulation of Baltimore to learn more about how our free evaluations can impact your comfort, safety, and savings.