Home Insulation Upgrades Have Never Been More Affordable

Modern insulation keeps your home snug against the outside elements

It sits quietly behind the scenes, but your home insulation works hard. It is tasked with keeping your house temperature stable and comfortable in both the summer and winter, so now is a terrific time to think about some upgrades.

Home insulation acts as a thermal barrier keeping the hot air out in the summer while holding the precious heat inside during the winter. It’s vital that the insulated spaces in your attic, walls and crawl space are protected with the right insulation products that, in turn, save you over 10% on your heating and cooling bills. Take a look around inside: if any of your current insulation looks damaged, damp or moldy, or there is an abundance of tiny pests, your insulation might be ready for modernizing. If the snow on your roof melts faster than your neighbors do, and you’re forever fiddling with the thermostat, these could be other signs of failing home insulation. Don’t forget that insulation also provides excellent soundproofing against those annoying exterior (and interior) noises.

Thankfully, there are generous rebates available from Fortis BC and BC Hydro to help your pocketbook with an insulation upgrade, and together they could net you savings of up to $5,500 on eligible work. When you add in the Canada Greener Homes Grant of up to $5,000, suddenly your very important home improvement project looks a whole lot more affordable. 

There are some eligibility requirements for these rebates: Your home must have a FortisBC gas and/or electricity account, you must be the registered owner and the home must be your primary residence. Batt, spray foam, board, and loose fill are the eligible insulation types, and you can read over the other requirements by going to FortisBC.

As well, the rebates require that the insulation upgrades are completed by a licensed professional. As a Registered Program Contractor with the Home Renovation Rebate Program, Okanagan Insulation Services has fully-trained experts to help you decide on the very best products and rebate options for your home. Ready to get started? Cruise through our website and take the first steps toward achieving the energy-efficient, home insulation goals you’ve always wanted!

Serving the BC Interior for over 40 years, Okanagan Insulation started in Kelowna in the 1970s. Working with the team at Okanagan Insulation, you are guaranteed to get professional services at an honest and affordable price. Contact them today to learn more or get a free quote.