Keep It Fresh: Improve Your Home Insulation for a Cooler Summer

Give your house a hand with good attic insulation to reflect the intense Okanagan summer heat.

The summer months are fast approaching so it’s time to start considering your home insulation needs to combat a hot Okanagan season. 

It might be hidden from sight but modern home insulation is a highly effective thermal barrier that works hard to prevent heat from escaping your home during the winter … and from entering during the summer. Updated and functional home insulation will prevent your cool, air-conditioned air from leaking out which in turn will save you upwards of 10% on your utility bills. Home insulation helps to boost the life of your air conditioning unit as it won’t have to work as hard, and eliminates the constant need to fiddle with the thermostat to maintain a steady inside temperature.

Home insulation needs to be properly assessed from top to bottom: in your attic, ceilings, walls, crawlspaces, and basements. The attic is a huge culprit for both heat intrusion and cool air loss so professionally installed modern insulation is imperative in that large space. Let’s not forget that insulation not only helps to manage an efficient temperature in your home but serves as a barrier to little pests and critters, and also provides welcome soundproofing from interior and exterior noise.

There’s never been a better time to prepare your most-cherished possession for the Okanagan heat of the summer! Thanks to the Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRRP) and rebates from Fortis BC and BC Hydro, you can save $5,500 for qualifying insulation upgrades and a further $5,600 in savings via the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The specially-trained professionals with Okanagan Insulation Services are registered contractors for these programs and know exactly which type of insulation product – batt insulation, blown-in, or spray foam - is needed for each area of your home. They are excited to work with you on your home efficiency goals while ensuring your upgrades meet mandatory rebate requirements. 

Get ahead of the summer demand and contact OKI today for a free estimate. Take that first step towards the most comfortable and cool Okanagan summer you’ve ever had in your home!

Okanagan Insulation is the trusted expert in insulating homes across the Okanagan region. Get in touch with us for a visit from our team - it’s free! Click here to book your appointment online.