The temperatures are steadily rising here in Greater Rochester and many homeowners are looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable this coming summer. While insulation is known for its ability to keep you warm during the winter months, it also provides many whole-home benefits in the summer heat.
Wise Home Energy is a leading home performance contractor with decades of experience in the industry and a wealth of building science knowledge. We can help determine if insulation upgrades can improve your home comfort, efficiency, and health this summer—and for many more to come.
Insulation: Solving Year-Round Issues in Your Home
Insulation creates a protective barrier around your home that reduces heat transfer in and out of your living spaces. This makes it more affordable to heat and cool, healthier, and consistently comfortable any time of the year. Problems insulation solves include:
- High energy bills – Without proper insulation, your home’s HVAC system will work harder than needed to compensate for the energy loss. Even with an energy efficient heat pump, poor insulation can lead to high heating & cooling bills throughout the year.
- Uneven temperatures – Insufficient insulation can lead to several comfort issues in both winter and summer, including stuffy rooms upstairs, temperature fluctuations, and more.
- Moisture problems – Insulation can help regulate indoor moisture levels in your home, which can cause structural damage, mold growth, and unhealthy indoor air quality.
Air Leaks: The Secret Source of Energy Loss
While insulation protects from heat transfer, it doesn’t do much against airflow—common along framing, in attics, and many other areas in a home. Ventilation plays a crucial role in home health, but uncontrolled airflow can lead to significant problems. This is why the team at Wise Home Energy always recommends air sealing in tandem with insulation upgrades. When these essential services are combined, they strengthen your layer of protection, improve indoor air quality, and enhance your HVAC system’s performance.
Where to Insulate Your Home for Optimal Summer Comfort
Energy loss can happen anywhere in your home but is most common in the areas most vulnerable to the outside elements, such as:
- Attics
- Crawl Spaces & Basements
- Windows & Doors
- Exterior Walls
- Ductwork
Regardless of where your home is experiencing energy loss, Wise Home Energy can find a reliable solution for you. We install several types of insulation throughout the Greater Rochester area, including closed-cell spray foam insulation and cellulose.
Get Started with a Wise Home Assessment
At Wise Home Energy, we like to start every home performance project with an in-depth analysis to better understand your specific needs and goals. During this home energy assessment, we’ll focus on the 4 pillars of home performance—Comfort, Health & Safety, Durability, and Energy Efficiency. Using specialized tools and our building science expertise, we’ll find the root cause of problems in your home and recommend a reliable solution based on data, not guesswork.
We’ve been helping New York homeowners with our comprehensive home performance and HVAC services since 2010. Our team has built a local, trustworthy reputation for our high-quality services and excellent customer service. If you’re having comfort or energy efficiency problems in your home, make the Wise choice and call us today.