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Let Your Attic Work Smarter, Not Harder

In the winter season, we are offered a brief reprieve from the harsh summer heat and humidity. For that, we are thankful! That doesn’t mean your home doesn’t still suffer from warm temperatures, though.

If your home isn’t properly insulated and ventilated, you could be experiencing hot temperatures in your attic and suffering from home damage and further issues because of that.

Why Attic Ventilation Matters

For the majority of people, attics are the place to store forgotten boxes of clothes, old furniture and that gift from your family that you pull out every time they come into town. Because of that, they are often forgotten during our day-to-day lives.

If your attic doesn’t have a way for your home’s heat to circulate through and escape, it will build up over time and cause moisture issues and even water damage. If you don't get into your attic often, it could develop into a huge problem before you notice it!

Air circulation is crucial to a home’s health, especially in a humid weather climate like ours. This can happen in many ways! Investing in a Solar Attic Fan, adding insulation to your attic or even installing passive vents along your roof line can all help cool a hot attic.

The Benefits of Attic Fans

Attic fans are a great way to keep air moving and prevent moisture buildup. In the winter, they work by pulling the warm, moist air out of the attic and replacing it with “cooler”, drier air instead. There are a variety of different types of attic fans, but we are partial to Solar Attic Fans!

We love the Florida sun, so why not get the most out of its power with solar energy? Solar fans run off of power from the sun and allow your HVAC system and furnace to run more efficiently by not having to work as hard. Plus, once one is installed, it doesn’t have any monthly cost to operate, so you can expect energy savings instantly.

Attic Insulation Keeps Your Air Comfortable

In addition to an attic fan, new insulation can make the world of difference in your space! It can help keep your temperatures more uniform throughout your house and it can prevent unnecessary energy loss.

Older homes may have worn-out or compressed insulation, so if you notice your energy bill is getting higher without any added comfort or benefits, it is time to consider new insulation.

The good news is that we can easily tackle this project for you! Our blown-in insulation materials ad process can help properly get into the corners of your attic without cutting off that all important attic ventilation that will benefit you during any season.

We can help with your insulation and solar attic fan needs today! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Jacksonville.