We upgrade Kelowna attics to R-50 or higher (the benchmark for this climate) with blown-in insulation installed by an experienced local crew. Most Kelowna attic upgrades are completed in a single day, and as a registered contractor with BC Hydro, FortisBC, and CleanBC. We've been insulating Kelowna homes since 1973.
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What every Kelowna attic insulation upgrade includes
Why most Kelowna homes need an attic upgrade
Most Kelowna homes built before 2000 were insulated to the standards of their era: R-12 to R-20 in the attic was typical. The recommended standard for Kelowna's climate zone is R-50 or higher, which is the benchmark for this climate zone.
Kelowna winters average lows of -7°C to -9°C and summers regularly top 30°C, according to Environment Canada climate records. That range means an under-insulated attic works against you in both directions: losing heat in winter and gaining it in summer. Typical homeowners save at least 10% on their home's energy costs after an insulation upgrade, based on our project experience. Upgrading the attic is the single most effective insulation improvement for year-round comfort in a Kelowna home.
See our blown-in insulation page for full material specifications.
Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRRP): a joint program from BC Hydro and FortisBC covering eligible Kelowna homeowners upgrading attic insulation. Open to homeowners at any income level with a BC Hydro or FortisBC account, with eligible insulation upgrades covered up to $5,800 in total rebates.
Call 250-491-5818 when booking your free estimate and we'll confirm exactly what you qualify for.
Founded in 1973 by Ken Meyer and run today by Josh and Jason Meyer, Okanagan Insulation has been serving the Central Okanagan longer than any documented competitor in the region. We know Kelowna's housing stock and the issues that show up in older attics.
If the insulation settles under normal conditions, we top it up to the originally installed R-value at no cost. Learn more on our Why Choose Us page.
Registration as a Home Performance Contractor Network member is what unlocks rebates for our customers. Not every insulation contractor holds registration with all three programs.
R-50 or higher is the recommended standard for Kelowna's climate zone. Most Kelowna homes built before 2000 have R-12 to R-20. We measure your current R-value during the free estimate and tell you exactly what's needed.
Yes, consistently. Kelowna's temperature range (winters averaging -7°C to -9°C at night, summers regularly above 30°C) means an under-insulated attic costs you in every season. Typical homeowners save at least 10% on energy costs after an upgrade. Combined with available rebates, most Kelowna homeowners recover a significant portion of the cost.
Yes. An under-insulated attic allows summer heat to transfer directly into your living space, increasing your cooling load. Upgrading to R-50 or higher significantly reduces summer heat gain, improving comfort and reducing air conditioning costs.
Most standard Kelowna attic upgrades are completed in a single day.
Only if the existing insulation is degraded, compressed, or pest-damaged. If it's in reasonable condition, we install new insulation on top to reach the target R-value. We assess during the free estimate and tell you exactly what's needed.
Book a free estimate with Okanagan Insulation Services. As a registered contractor with BC Hydro, FortisBC, and CleanBC, we confirm your eligibility at the estimate.