Beyond the Heating and Cooling...

Modern insulation keeps your entire family comfortable. At home. 

Home insulation is that silent, superhero material that keeps your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Everyone loves saving money on those energy bills, but you might not have thought of the other reasons why upgrading your home insulation is important.

Want to avoid that dreaded mould? You certainly do. Mould smells bad and can lead to a host of health issues ranging from mild coughs and throat irritation to more serious conditions like bronchitis. Insulation seals up cracks and crevices and creates a vapour barrier to keep out moisture that over time creates mould. Nothing sours a mood like that nasty stuff creeping along your walls, so insulation steps up to save the day big time. Think about it, it’s much cheaper to replace some dirty attic insulation than your entire roof.

When we talk about sealing up cracks, picture your insulation working hard to keep out little critters too. From large spiders to a marching line of determined ants, throwing up an insulation barrier to keep them at bay is a very smart idea.

Modern insulation is a fire barrier too, contributing to the safety of your home. Small fires will travel less quickly when faced with proper insulation and we don’t need to tout the benefits of that. Safety first for you and your family.

Aside from the air temperature, there are other measurements of relaxation and comfort! Got a roommate who likes to make a racket or a busy road outside? Good soundproofing can help with that! Whether that noise pollution is travelling through your house or coming in from the outside, insulation will help dull the sound. Think of it working the exact way it does with airflow: wall insulation will stop the sound from escaping a room as much as possible. Perfect when you don’t need to hear that creepy Netflix special blasting behind your shared bedroom wall.

Don’t forget there are some great rebates available through Fortis BC and the BC Hydro Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRRP) that make it a lot easier on your pocketbook to upgrade your home insulation. Throw in the Canada Greener Homes Grant and you could qualify for $11,500 in rebates. Excited to save some money? Check out https://www.okinsulation.ca/rebates.html. Okanagan Insulation Services is a registered contractor to administer these programs and take care of your upgrading needs.

Finally, we know that home buyers will look for properties that are up to code and energy efficient so modernizing your insulation will reward you multiple times over when you come to sell your house. Up your insulation standards and you’ll up your home’s health and value – it’s a win-win situation for everyone.

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 us today to learn more or get a free quote.