Fight the Freeze: Enjoy a Warm House This Winter

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A properly-insulated attic can keep the whole house warm

A properly-insulated attic can keep the whole house warm

To feel truly warm and cozy at home during these chilly winter months, take the proactive step of ensuring your home insulation is as modern as possible. Heating bills are higher than ever – did you know updated insulation can help you save more than 15% on those monthly expenses?

Home insulation is that superhero material that is hidden away, overlooked and not thought about often. It sits in your walls, your attic, your crawl space – and is a critical part of your home to keep you warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. Insulation is a thermal barrier, holding that pricey heat inside during the winter months and blocking it out in the summer. If this cold snap has you noticing drafty areas, cold floors, or snow on your roof that melts faster than your neighbour’s, or you have found insulation that looks mouldy, wet or old, it’s likely not up to snuff and in desperate need of upgrading.

If any of this sounds familiar and you’ve decided that now is the time to have someone evaluate your home insulation (let’s face it, it’s getting colder out there so there’s no time like the present!), consider using a professional insulation company with an established and solid reputation. Okanagan Insulation Services (OKI) has been serving the Interior for more than 40 years. Their expertly-trained team members are happy to complete a thorough inspection of your home and evaluate the existing insulation. Will you need updated fiberglass batts or spray foam? A home’s insulation requirements vary through its different spaces so an OKI professional can explain all of this in detail with a free estimate for the upgrades.

Starting to sound pricey? Don’t worry! OKI is a Registered Contractor with the Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRRP) so they can walk you through the powerful rebates available to you so you can save money on those upgrades. Through Fortis BC and BC Hydro grants, you can save up to $5,500 … and when you add in the Canada Greener Homes Grant, that amount can jump to more than $11,000. You simply cannot pass up this opportunity to upgrade your home insulation - especially at this time of year.


No project or budget is too challenging for OKI, so check out our website and read about the excellent home insulation services and the product you can confidently expect. The winter months are upon us so don’t delay!