Insulation works to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.


For most homeowners, insulation is synonymous with protecting against cold air. While keeping your home warm and comfortable during the harsh winters is important, you can't forget about the summer. Scorching hot temperatures can make life inside your home miserable. Insulation has just as much of an effect in the summer as it does in the winter. Without it, all the stagnant warm air that gets produced by the sun will find its way directly into your home, causing your air conditioning systems to work in overdrive mode.

Residential insulation can be installed in many different portions of the home including the siding and basement, but few places are as important as the attic. You may think that attic insulation doesn't help during warm months, but we're here to dispel that myth. Keep reading to learn why you absolutely need attic insulation to keep your home cool in the summer.

How Does Attic Insulation Work Against Warm Temperatures?

While attic insulation is crucial for preventing cold temperatures from seeping into your home, it's just as essential to prevent warm air from getting trapped. There are two main ways in which this type of insulation functions against warm summertime heat. Firstly, it reduces solar heat gain. As the sun beats down on your home, attic insulation prevents it from quickly finding its way into the lower floors of the home. Much of it will be trapped up towards the top. Additionally, attic insulation helps contain air that has risen throughout your home. When paired with proper roof vents and a comprehensive roofing installation, the warm air will have no problem escaping your home.

Benefits of Adding or Upgrading Your Home's Attic Insulation

If you don't currently have attic insulation, you're missing out. It's an absolutely essential piece of home construction. If you currently have attic insulation but it's not working as efficiently, you may still want to consider upgrading it. Overall, the benefits of attic insulation are tough to beat. They include:

  • Lower Utility Bills: Proper insulation reduces strain on HVAC systems in your home, drastically lowering your electrical usage.
  • More Comfortable Living: No one likes a hot and muggy house but proper attic insulation helps to maintain comfortable temperatures.
  • Increases the Value of our Home: If you've been considering selling your home, attic insulation will boost the market value during appraisal.

Schedule a Free Inspection with Feazel Today

No matter the size of your home, attic insulation is a fantastic upgrade that will help keep you more relaxed in the summertime and promote energy savings. If you're interested in this service, there's no better team to call than Feazel Inc. We've been around since 2008, are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and have won the "Roofing Contractor of the Year" award. Our insulation service is top-notch and will never leave you disappointed. We also offer an array of other services including:

Get started today and contact us to schedule a free home inspection.