{"id":697,"date":"2016-06-14T23:17:38","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T23:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrogreenenergy.com\/?p=478"},"modified":"2016-06-14T23:17:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T23:17:38","slug":"why-you-should-insulate-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrogreenenergy.com\/why-you-should-insulate-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Insulate in the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Summer is right around the corner here in the Minneapolis and St. Cloud, MN areas, and many residents are doing everything they can to ensure that they\u2019re ready for the hot weather to come. While AC maintenance or purchasing brand new cooling systems are both effective ways to prepare, one important aspect of home cooling that often gets overlooked is <\/span>insulation<\/span><\/a>. If you think it\u2019s just for winter, you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most commonly associated with the colder months of the year, insulation actually provides year-round benefits for your home. Just as insulation keeps warm air from escaping during the winter months, it\u2019s also a crucial tool for ensuring that cold air doesn\u2019t escape when it\u2019s hot outside during the summer. Since 90% of homes throughout the U.S. lack proper insulation, there\u2019s a good chance that YOUR home could benefit from an upgrade. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sealing the Building Envelope<\/span><\/h1>\n

One of the most important factors that can influence whether or not a home is capable of properly holding conditioned air is the building envelope. Essentially, the building envelope is what separates your home\u2019s conditioned (heating and cooled) and unconditioned spaces. Take the garage, for example, which is unconditioned and typically home to various toxic chemicals and fumes. If the building envelope isn\u2019t properly sealed, these can leak into your home\u2019s conditioned living spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

The solution to problems associated with a poorly-sealed envelope is to use <\/span>air sealing<\/span><\/a> along with high-performance insulation. While each of these home performance upgrades is useful on its own, they are synergistic when combined and can play a major role in ensuring that conditioned air doesn\u2019t escape your home. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Benefits of Insulation Upgrades<\/span><\/h1>\n

As you might expect, upgrading the insulation in your home can result in a number of different benefits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n