Although many associate Vancouver, BC with cold winters, it’s important to remember that summers around here can also get quite warm. You need to take various steps to ensure you remain cool and comfortable without running your cooling equipment so often that you end up with high utility bills.
One step you can take is to properly insulate your attic, and contact an attic insulation company if you believe you need new insulation. At Insulation BC, the team at our Vancouver attic insulation company is prepared to evaluate your insulation to determine if it’s serving your needs in the warmer months of the year. If it’s not, we’re ready to equip your attic with new insulation.
Signs you may need to contact an attic insulation company this summer include the following:
Discomfort
This is one of the simplest but most significant indicators of poor insulation. If you can’t seem to get comfortable during the summer, poor insulation may be to blame.
This point also highlights one of the key benefits of contacting an attic insulation company to install new insulation in your home. When your insulation is helping you stay cool in summer, you’ll be much more likely to enjoy the time you spend around the house.
High Bills
Once more, if your insulation isn’t effective, you’ll be more inclined to rely on your cooling equipment to stay comfortable in the summer months. You might not even necessarily notice you’re doing this at first. Sometimes, we simply run our cooling equipment whenever we feel the urge to, without considering whether we’re running it more often than is usual or necessary. Thus, the first time you become aware that you’re relying on your cooling equipment too much may be when you receive an unusually high utility bill.
It’s also worth noting that running your equipment too often puts significant wear and tear on the system. This shortens its lifespan. Sooner rather than later, your equipment will start to break down, requiring frequent repairs as a result. Eventually, you’ll need to replace the equipment entirely. This can be costly.
That’s another good reason to contact an attic insulation company in the summer. Spending a little now to install new insulation can actually help you save a lot of money in the long run.
Pests & Rodents
There are many reasons some attic insulation doesn’t serve its purpose ideally. Sometimes, an attic’s insulation is simply the least effective type available on the market. However, there are also instances when attic insulation can begin to break down over time. Like any other element of a home, attic insulation doesn’t necessarily last forever.
Along with the signs mentioned above, another sign of insulation that’s starting to wear down is pests in the home. As attic insulation breaks down, it can become easier for bugs and even rodents to get inside.
That doesn’t need to happen! If you want to stay comfortable in the summer and avoid major headaches, contact an attic insulation company. We at Insulation BC, serving Vancouver homeowners, are ready to fix your insulation problems. Contact us online to learn more.
