The heat of summer is on its way in Frankfort and while many people are excited about the warm weather to come, many are also stressed about what it means in terms of keeping their Illinois home cool. For anyone who has ever experienced what it’s like to be indoors on one of the hottest days without adequate cooling, it’s clear just how important it is to take measures to ensure that your home is ready for summer 2016.
While AC maintenance can be an important part of the puzzle, there is perhaps no factor more important than spray foam insulation in keeping your home cool this summer.
Understanding The Building Envelope
In discussing the importance of insulation in home cooling, it helps to gain a basic understanding of the building envelope. Your home’s building envelope is essentially what separates conditioned areas from unconditioned areas. It aids in keeping heat in during the winter and stopping cool, conditioned air from escaping in the summertime.
Whether new or old, practically every home is susceptible to tiny cracks and gaps that can allow unwanted airflow between your home and the outside to occur. Through air sealing and insulation, the building envelope can be tightened to the point of being impenetrable.
Close Off Your Crawlspace Leaks
Many people don’t realize that their crawlspaces are practically set up for leaking. They can also become havens for rodents, insects and other creepy crawlers. Fortunately, spray foam insulation can be used as an effective air barrier, creating an air controlled space and blocking moisture before it has the chance to create larger problems. Sealing your crawlspace will have a positive effect on your home’s building envelope, thus helping to keep costs down and produce a cool, comfortable environment this summer.
Spray Foam & Ventilation
Closed cell spray foam is one of the most popular options on the market, and it doesn’t require ventilation. Because it’s created from a solid mass of cell plastic, spray foam blocks the passage of air, which makes it the perfect compliment to air sealing and gives it an advantage over standard insulation. A home insulated with closed-cell spray foam will come along with lower energy bills, enhanced indoor comfort and better indoor air quality, and ventilation will never be an issue.
Ready to see what closed-cell spray foam can do for your home? Contact Assured Insulation Solutions today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
