When the summer hits, many homeowners look for ways to keep their living areas comfortable without dramatic increases in utility bills. Having an insulation contractor ensure your home is properly insulated is an effective solution. The guide below outlines what areas need insulating material to protect from outdoor temperatures.

How Houses Get Hot in the Summer

Drafts often drive up indoor temperatures. Gaps around windows, doors, and siding allow the cool air from an HVAC system to get out while letting in the warmer air from outside. 

As the sun’s rays beat down on the roof and windows, these surfaces get hotter, transferring heat indoors. In a home elevated by stilts, heat can penetrate the building from below, rising through the floorboards.

How Insulation Contractors Improve Energy Efficiency

Even with the most powerful HVAC system, it’s difficult to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures without strategic insulation placement.

With insulation in the ceilings and attic, hot temperatures from the roof don’t affect the house. These installations also help trap cooler air inside, preventing humidity and protecting the home from wood rot and mold growth.

Insulation contractors also address exposed or uninsulated HVAC ducts, which allow the chilled air to escape before it reaches the vents. 

There are many types of materials used to reduce heat transfer. Blow-in insulation is often the most effective for existing buildings, as it expands to cover every crack and gap between beams.

If your home gets uncomfortably hot this summer, contact the insulation contractors at Bulldog Contractors in Minnesota, Texas, and Colorado. Their team has over 100 years of combined experience and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. They’ll perform a thorough inspection of your home to diagnose underinsulated areas and provide the right solutions to improve your energy efficiency. Learn more about their work with insulation online. Call (612) 799-8707 for their Lakeville, MN, location, (303) 481-4291 for Centennial, CO, or (469) 757-8571 for Plano, TX.