Are You Ready For a Chilly Winter?

Modern Insulation is the best way to keep your house winter-cozy!

Let’s face it, the chilly Okanagan months are ahead of us so it’s an excellent time to ensure you’ve done everything you can to make sure your home is snug and cozy.

That includes ensuring your home insulation is up to par! Insulation is that magical material you don’t see or hear but that works year-round to make sure your home is at a comfortable temperature. Good insulation keeps the cool air inside in the summer and works extra hard to stop heat from escaping during the winter. With utility bills at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time to double-check your home insulation standards.

Have you looked over your attic insulation? This is a huge space, often forgotten about, that can allow warm air to escape if the insulation is not properly maintained. The professionals at Okanagan Insulation Services are locally-owned and have been serving the area for over 40 years. They are happy to take a look to advise you on the next steps, offering full-service blow-in insulation right over the top of the old stuff in your attic if needed. It’s really that simple.

What about your crawl space? If this area is not insulated properly, your floors and feet will feel cold, and your heating and cooling costs will definitely be higher. Spray foam insulation is recommended down here as it offers airtight and watertight coverage. Consider that these sealing benefits also work to keep the pests away, as well as moisture build-up and mould growth.

Don’t forget your exterior walls! Not only does good wall insulation balance your air temperature, but it also provides an excellent sound barrier for annoying external noises as well. Your best choices for product here are fiberglass batt and poly, spray foam insulation and Rockwool sound dampening insulation. Again, let the insulation professionals help you decide!

If it all sounds costly, don’t worry. OKI is a registered contractor with the Home Renovation Rebate Program which means YOU can take advantage of huge upgrading rebates via Fortis BC and BC Hydro. You can save up to $11,100 when you add on the Canada Greener Homes Grant. Explore the plentiful rebate options here and make sure you’re meeting your home energy goals and lower utility bill dreams today!

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.