Summertime Syndrome Solved! Posted on May 16, 2020 How does Insulwise SOLVE Summertime Syndrome? Read below, but also have a look at our cutting edge, short animation that shows in detail exactly what we do! Firstly, every home is different, so we won’t know exactly what is happening in yours until we provide you with a FREE energy audit or estimate. However, if your home is like most in Pittsburgh, your attic has far too little insulation (current code is R-49, about 15″ inches), or the insulation that you do have is POOR performing. A few good ways to tell if your attic insulation is NOT up to the task is: 1) If your upper floor is much hotter than your lower floors. 2) If your attic insulation is either PINK or WHITE in color. 3) If your upstairs takes HOURS to cool down on a hot summer day. 4) If your air conditioner runs ALL THE TIME during warm summer days. Why is having pink or white attic insulation an important issue? PINK or WHITE attic insulation indicates that you likely have blown fiberglass insulation. And that stuff simply DOESN’T get the job done. We also know that hidden AIR LEAKS in your attic as well as LEAKY DUCTS can play major roles in contributing to Summertime Syndrome. In many cases Insulwise’s solution to these problems involves: 1) Sealing the air leaks hidden beneath your existing insulation. This STOPS hot attic air from infiltrating down into your home. 2) Insulating your attic to R-49 with blown in cellulose insulation (about 15″ inches). This is an incredibly effective way to block the intense heat from your attic from penetrating down into your rooms below it. 3) Sealing your duct system. According to Energy Star, most homes’ duct systems have leakage rates of — wait for it — 20 – 30% or more! This makes it extremely DIFFICULT to push dense, cold, air- conditioned air 20 – 30 feet up to your 2nd or 3rd floor. a) We use AeroSeal to seal the duct systems of homes. Watch a short video from the TV Show This Old House to see how it works. Basically it pressurizes your duct system with a dry but aerosol. When the aerosol goes through the leaks in your duct system it adheres to the sides of them and seals it, permanently! b) When duct system has been sealed, you will get dramatically more conditioned air delivered throughout your home, but in particular your upper floors will get more. The result is much cooler upper floors on hot days, a much less frigid basement, (more balanced temperatures throughout your home), and lower utility bills. Folks our solutions are FAST, PERMANENT, and will SAVE you MONEY! Call today at 878 – COMFORT or click the button to sign up on our site now! Click HERE to SIGN UP TODAY!
