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How to Prep Your Home This Winter to Beat the Heat Next Summer

In the dead of winter, it’s hard to imagine that soon enough, you’ll be sweating in the summer heat. It seems so far away when in reality, it comes around very quickly. The popular thought is that it’s best to wait for spring to prepare for summer, but if you want to beat the heat and have a comfortable home, preparation starts in winter.

How to Prep for Summer

Just as your home needs to be prepared for the coming winter, it needs to be prepared for summer. Your air conditioning service should be scheduled so that the system will run efficiently in the summer heat, but even the best-kept AC system needs help to keep you cool.

Insulation

It doesn’t matter how powerful your AC is; without good attic insulation, the cool air will be lost. It’s a fact that your AC bills can be reduced by up to 30% with good insulation, and this is because the insulation keeps the cool air in your home, regulating the temperature.

Both blow-in insulation and spray foam insulation are superior methods of insulation to keep your home cool in summer.

Blow-In Attic Insulation

Blow-in insulation is made of fiberglass or other non-toxic cellulose materials, and it is fantastic for hard-to-reach spaces. It is literally blown into walls and the attic space with a blowing machine, and it is cost-effective and fast to install.

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation is a spray-applied plastic that is both an excellent insulator and a great sealant for cracks and gaps. It sets hard once it is sprayed into the wall cavities in your attic and offers superior insulation. Spray foam insulation is also a deterrent to pest infestations.

Be Prepared to Beat the Heat

The best way to prepare for summer is to plan while it’s still winter. Insulation can be installed any time of year; you don’t need to wait for the warmer weather.

Check the Insulation

Your house may be insulated, but is it insulated adequately? Old or damaged insulation offers very little or no protection from the hot and cold. Damp insulation is likely to be infested with bugs, rodents, bats, and birds which are a significant health hazard and affect the air quality throughout the entire house.

It’s time to call in the experts for an insulation upgrade.

How to Choose

It’s important to decide which type of insulation is best for your home as there are several choices. Do some research, speak to the experts, and work out a realistic and affordable budget.

Insulation experts will advise on the best type to ensure you have a comfortable home and provide you with an action plan.

Ventilation and Air Circulation

High-quality insulation in your attic is important. So is air circulation and proper ventilation. Insulation experts will recommend the perfect insulation and ventilation system to ensure that your attic is ventilated properly with air-baffles or soffit vents.

Call the Experts

Koala Insulation of Twin Cities West is the leading expert in insulation. We have been providing superior insulation and ventilation solutions for over 15 years. There’s nothing we don’t know about insulation, and we can work with you this winter to beat the heat next summer. Contact us today for a free consultation.