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’Tis the season for Home Insulation

Are you worried that insulating your home will make it even hotter in our Florida summer or do you think it’s not necessary at all? We’re here to change your mind and tell you about the year-round benefits of insulation!

When it comes to insulation you might think of it as something only homeowners in very cold climates need and that your North Broward & Boca home is fine without it. Insulation provides many benefits besides keeping a home warm in colder seasons; it actually does the exact opposite for homes in very extreme hot climates like here in Florida.

Some of the many benefits include:

1. Insulation creates a thermal barrier inside and around your house. It allows for your home to be sealed and not have your expensive, cool air escape through small gaps. As a result, it helps your HVAC to not constantly work overtime and therefore reduces your energy bill significantly.

2. It adds a protective layer to your home that will help during storms and other natural disasters that can sometimes put wear & tear on your property and result in repair costs. Save those repair costs with insulation!

3. Insulating your home also helps with health conditions that sometimes go unnoticed. Protecting your home from mold and mildew will help your family with allergies and other health issues and the insulation will also keep pests and rodents out of your home.

Why you shouldn’t wait until summer to insulate!

The first thing to consider is that this answer varies depending on where you live. If you are in a hot climate, you would want to install insulation before the hotter months. However, if you live in a cold climate, the best time by far to insulate a new or existing home is before the extreme weather hits. Here in North Broward & Boca, winter is the best time to insulate your home. Don't wait until you get that super high energy bill or feel uncomfortable in your own home; the best time to install insulation in Florida is during the winter!

Benefits of Winter Insulation

Even though your insulation will mostly be a star during summer in North Broward & Boca, you can also benefit plenty from it during the winter as well. Besides those odd couple of colder days, temperatures are still pretty high in North Broward & Boca during the winter and most people keep running their A/C all day long. A good layer of insulation will help your home keep a comfortable temperature, adjusting to the outside climate without having the need to lower your air conditioning and therefore helping you save on your energy bills all year long. And even on the colder days, an insulated home will keep that cold air out and you won’t have to layer up in all those sweaters that usually collect dust in the back of your closet. 

Energy savings

By the time you start feeling uncomfortable and hot in your own home, you’ve already wasted a lot of energy and money. When it comes to protecting the environment (and your wallet), being proactive is the way to go. Lower your energy consumption before your bills skyrocket in the even hotter half of the year by insulating your home during the winter months and start saving right away. Remember, the national average for savings on heating & cooling costs due to insulation is 15% and you’ll be happy next holiday season when you have that extra money from your energy bill left to spend on your loved ones!

No wait times

During the hottest months of the year, the demand for insulation is very high and can overwhelm even the biggest team of insulation experts. Last minute insulation to combat your suffering from the heat is not always possible because insulation companies are scheduling 1-2 months ahead of time during the high season, especially for popular options like Spray Foam Insulation or Blown-In Fiberglass. Instead of waiting & sweating, get your insulation done during the winter months so that you’re prepared when the temperatures start climbing again.

Pest protection

With the seasons, the behavior of insects and animals changes. While some pests, such as termites, are active in North Broward & Boca all year long, fall and winter months may bring some new unwanted visitors to your home, such as rodents. Looking for food and shelter, mice, rats and other rodents tend to become more determined to get into your home during the winter months and, once inside, will wreak havoc in your attic or crawl space. Proper insulation will add a thick layer of protection and seal all the cracks and crevices in your home so that these furry visitors cannot come inside. Some types of insulation even contain a safe-for-humans-and-pets boric acid that will take care of pests like cockroaches for you.