Your home’s insulation may be hidden behind the drywall and flooring, but it’s one of the most important parts of your home. In fact, insulation is one of the few home improvements that will pay for itself over time; when effectively installed, it slashes energy costs while keeping your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

How Insulation Keeps Your House Cool

Understanding Heat Transfer

Heat generally moves in three ways: radiation, conduction, and convection. A fire in your fireplace or sunlight coming through a window are good examples of radiant heat. Conduction occurs because of contact with a warmer object. When the hot glass surface of a window warms the cool air inside your home, it’s demonstrating heat conduction. Convection is caused by movements of air; through the principle of convection, a simple warm draft around a door can increase the temperature of your entire house.

How Insulation Prevents Heat Transfer

While there are a variety of insulation products on the market, they all work by stopping heat transfer and keeping warm out of your home. The most effective insulation products are composed of lightweight materials containing millions of tiny air bubbles, making it harder for heat to get through. For heat to get through the insulation by conduction, the heat outside needs to individually warm up each pocket of air.

Effective insulation also blocks air movement. This prevents heat transfer by convection and keeps your home cool on even the hottest summer days. This will help reduce the stress on your air conditioner, which will reduce your energy bill and decrease the chance of an HVAC malfunction.

With industry-leading expertise and access to some of the most advanced materials on the market, Insulation Solutions of CT has helped countless homeowners throughout the state lower their energy bills without sacrificing comfort. Based in East Hartford, CT, their expert contractors will examine every aspect of your house and recommend solutions tailored to your home. Learn more about their services online or call (860) 586-8111 to schedule your energy audit today.