Home Insulation in Lakewood, CO
If there is anything we at Apple Aire want you to know, it’s that whatever your home performance needs are, we have the solution. We take a whole-home approach to any job we take on. This means if you call us for an HVAC repair, we’re going to look for other opportunities to improve your comfort and efficiency as well. In some cases, this may mean recommending an upgrade to your home’s insulation.
You’re probably quite familiar with what insulation is, but what you might not know is how it’s needed for year-round comfort, not just for your wintertime comfort. During the summertime, the heat from the outdoors will try to move into the cooler areas of your home, and it will if your home isn’t properly insulated. In the winter months, your indoor heat will try to move toward the cooler air outside—a process you’re probably more familiar with. With the right insulation, professionally installed, you can stay comfortable and conserve energy!
Contact Apple Aire todayfor your insulation needs in the Lakewood area.
Ask Us about Blown-In Insulation
This is insulation that is professionally installed by our technicians using a blowing machine to move fiberglass into your attic or into a wall cavity. Installing loose-fill fiberglass in this way enables our technicians to see what areas of your attic need more insulation and which areas already have enough. With the proper amount of insulation, you’ll benefit in the following ways:
- Reduced HVAC Costs: Insulation makes it hard for heat to move out of the home in the winter, and into the home during the summer—improving the performance of your HVAC system and therefore reducing your monthly energy costs.
- Increased Comfort: When your heating system or air conditioner can work more effectively, you feel more comfortable.
- Longer System Lifespan: Since your HVAC system won’t have to work so hard when you have adequate insulation in your home, your HVAC system won’t have to run as much, and will not wear down as fast—lasting longer overall.
- Reduced Energy Bills: Proper insulation significantly reduces heat transfer, allowing your HVAC system to work less, leading to lower energy bills throughout the year.
- Improved Indoor Air Quality: Proper insulation helps minimize dust and allergens entering your home, contributing to better indoor air quality for you and your family.
- Increased Home Value: Homes with efficient insulation are often more attractive to potential buyers, potentially increasing your home's value.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: By using less energy for heating and cooling, you contribute to a smaller carbon footprint and a healthier environment.
How Much Insulation Do I Need In My Lakewood Home?
The amount of insulation recommended for your home depends on several factors, including:
- Climate: Homes in colder climates typically require more insulation than those in warmer climates.
- Home Type: The construction type (single-family home, townhouse, etc.) can influence insulation needs.
- Building Code Requirements: Local building codes often specify minimum R-values (a measure of thermal resistance) for insulation in different areas of your home.
Call a Trained Professional for Your Insulation Needs
We don’t recommend trying to install insulation on your own as a DIY project. First off, the equipment you’d need to put in loose-fill fiberglass is costly even to rent, and can be difficult to use if you’re not used to such equipment. Plus, improper installation won’t do much for your energy bills—if your home doesn’t have enough insulation, you can’t count on restricted heat transfer.
Lastly, installing fiberglass blown-in insulation on your own may be unsafe. If you don’t seal up the attic properly, you can worsen your indoor air quality by introducing fibers into the air.
Insulate Your Home and Save!
Contact our Tru Tech-certified technicians for your insulation services, and you’ll understand why we’ve been serving the needs of Lakewood homeowners for the last three decades. We will investigate where there might be inadequate insulation in your home, and we will ensure that the insulation materials we provide are effective in limiting heat transfer. Insulation is one of the best things that you can do for your home.
Please call us today to learn more or to schedule your insulation services in Lakewood, CO!
