INSULATION IS IMPORTANT IN SUMMER
Many people associate attic insulation with keeping homes warm in winter, but attic insulation is just as important in summer to keep your home cooler.
HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE ATTIC
During summer months, heat can build up in your attic. Without proper insulation, 25 percent of more of that heat can transfer to living spaces below. This causes you to run your air conditioner longer to achieve desired room temperatures.
WEAR AND TEAR ON YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
Running your air conditioner more often not only costs you more on monthly utility bills, the added wear and tear will shorten the lifespan of your cooling system leading to premature repairs and/or replacement.
WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
Heat buildup in your attic can be intolerable if you don’t have air conditioning. While fans and open windows may help, during the hottest hours on long summer days, it can be miserable for occupants.
ATTIC INSULATION CAN HELP
Attic insulation is an affordable way to reduce heat transfer in summer, with added benefits of keeping your home more comfortable in winter too.
ATTIC VENTILATION IS ALSO IMPORTANT
Attic insulation can dramatically reduce heat transfer and help to cut cooling costs if you run an air conditioner. But insulation alone won’t prevent heat buildup in your attic. The right combination of attic ventilation and sufficient attic insulation is the key to a cool attic and a cooler home in summer.
AFFORDABLE UPGRADES THAT PAY FOR THEMSELVES
Attic insulation and ventilation pay for themselves over time by reducing utility costs all year round by as much as 40%, extending the life of your air conditioners, and protecting your roof from damage from heat in summer and moisture in winter.
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