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How can insulation affect my allergies?

How can insulation affect my allergies?

Whether you're looking for the perfect antidote to seasonal allergies or want to prevent any type of allergy symptoms in the future, then considering updating or installing insulation might be just what you need. Dust mites, pet dander, mildew, and molds are the main indoor allergens which can affect you and your family year-round inside of your home. About 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies every year – that’s one out of five people in the United States. In fact, Florida’s warm climate results in very high levels of pollen and its year-round warmth means that the state suffers from prolonged and more powerful allergy seasons than the rest of the United States. With the change in weather and the start of spring, pollen counts will soon be through the roof and many of us will have to deal with the sneezing, sniffling and watery, itchy eyes. Insulation can do more than just maintain a comfortable temperature in your home and lower your energy bill - it can actually provide relief from those allergies and help you keep pollen and other allergens away from your family and out of your South Florida home. 

Old insulation vs New insulation

Most people don't realize the importance of replacing old insulation, if you can't remember when your insulation was installed it's probably time to begin considering an upgrade. Since old insulation causes dirty airflow, this can come with some serious problems that can put you and your families health at risk in the long run. Fortunately insulation is a short term solution for combatting allergy season. Although an unpleasant topic, it is important to realize how many pollutants, bacteria, pollen and animal feces have collected in your attic insulation over the years. Just like any part of your home, insulation doesn’t last forever. If someone that lives with you suffers from outdoor allergies at least once a year, you can imagine how much more they may be affected from years of pollen collecting above the ceiling. Getting the old insulation out fast is extremely beneficial for eliminating these air particles and making your home feel brand new again. Removing old and dirty insulation is the first step in improving your home’s indoor air quality to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms.

What is The Best Kind of Insulation for Allergy Season?

If you don’t have any insulation yet, we would recommend contacting us for a complimentary insulation evaluation. This way, we can find out what areas of your home are not properly sealed and where insulation would be most beneficial considering all key factors of your home. No matter what type of insulation you end up going for, installing any type will help keep allergens out of your home while lowering your energy bill. But insulation also offers some other pretty amazing benefits like:

• Reducing dust in your homes atmosphere by up to 65%
• Resists to mold and mildew
• Fire-resistant
• Provides excellent thermal performance
• Lowers energy bills while increasing your home’s value

One of the most beneficial types of insulation for people with allergies is spray foam. Spray foam is a versatile spray-applied foam plastic which builds a protective barrier to insulate any new or existing structure. It also reduces the entry of airborne dust and pollen, along with insects and pests. Spray foam is mold-retardant and acts as a vapor barrier, keeping moisture from penetrating your walls, attic, or crawl space, preventing mold & mildew growth and reducing allergic reactions. Spray foam is completely an antimicrobial type of insulation that is sprayed inside of your home where it hardens to keep all moisture, air, and allergens out meaning that it increases the comfort of your home while protecting its structure. The foam has an industry-leading R-value per inch, which means that the material’s ability to resist heat flow is extremely efficient. Spray Foam will keep the air inside your home clean and healthy for your loved ones.

Whether it’s an old insulation system, poorly installed insulation, or just the wrong insulation for your home, any one of these installation issues could be the source of your itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, scratchy throat or a cough. Contact us today for a short term solution to all of you and your families needs.

Call your local Koala Insulation team of North Broward and Boca today to find out which type of insulation is best for your home with our complimentary insulation evaluation.