Keep Out the Heat with Additional Insulation

Most Massachusetts homeowners understand the value of additional insulation for protecting their homes against winter’s chill. But insulation plays a major role in keeping your home comfortable in the warmer months, too. Keep out the heat and stay comfortable in your home this summer with additional blown-in insulation or fiberglass insulation from Bruin.



The Problem with Heat

Extra heat is a big problem. Not only does it make your home uncomfortable on hot days, exposure to extreme heat can cause a number of health issues, from dehydration and heat cramps to the exacerbation of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

In addition to these health concerns, heat is costly to control. Without adequate insulation, hot air from the outdoors creeps into your home, causing you to crank up the fans or turn down the temperature on your AC. This can cause a big jump in your energy bills over the course of the summer. It’s no wonder that the US Department of Energy estimates that 50 to 70 percent of an American homeowner’s energy consumption goes to heating or cooling their home.

How Additional Insulation Helps

Investing in additional insulation helps keep conditioned air inside your home and hot outdoor air outside your home. Bruin can add insulation to your attic, in your wall cavities, and in hard-to-reach areas to create a barrier between your home’s conditioned air and the heat of the summer. Many homes in Greater Boston lack adequate insulation, and some older homes contain no insulation at all. Adding insulation to these homes can make them much more comfortable, energy efficient, and cheaper to cool.