Is The Upper Floor of Your Home Too Hot? Here is How Spray Foam Insulation Can Help
Now that summer is almost here, you may have noticed that the upper floor of your home has become disproportionately hot when compared to the main floor. Uneven temperatures indoors can contribute to discomfort, poor sleep and increasing energy bills. If your upper floor has become a hotspot, it may be time to call your local spray foam insulation company to upgrade your home and attic insulation. Contact EcoStar Insulation today for a quote on spray foam insulation costs.
Here is a breakdown of how spray foam insulation can help reduce hotspots.
Why Is the Upper Floor Hotter Than the Rest of the House?
Naturally, heat rises, making the upper floors of your home particularly warm in the spring and summer months. This can cause discomfort and contribute to difficulty sleeping at night. A warm upper floor is almost always the result of aging infrastructure and/or damaged insulation. Poor-quality insulation or insulation that has become compressed can contribute to decreased thermal resistance, allowing heat to enter your home freely. Air leaks around attic hatches, recessed lighting, plumbing fixtures, and wall cavities will all contribute to high temperatures. Cool air escapes through these openings while hot air is let in.
How Spray Foam Insulation Helps Keep Upper Floors Cooler
Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective insulation materials on the market as of right now, with an R-value of around 8. This R-value refers to its thermal resistance, meaning that spray foam does not allow heat to pass through it very easily, keeping the heat out of your home in the summer and in your home in the winter.
Spray foam insulation also creates an airtight seal, further contributing to its temperature regulation capabilities. As it dries, it expands to seal gaps and cracks that traditional insulation may miss. This helps inhibit the transfer of heat between upper and lower floors of your home.
Additional Benefits Beyond a Cooler Upstairs
- HVAC Efficiency: When you invest in quality insulation that keeps unwanted heat outside your home in the summer, your HVAC system does not need to work nearly as hard to cool your home, contributing to energy efficiency.
- Better Indoor Comfort Year-Round: Insulation helps minimize drafts and inconsistent temperatures throughout your home, contributing to better indoor comfort all year.
- Moisture Benefits: Spray foam insulation is water-resistant and can help limit moisture intrusion and outdoor pollutants entering the home.
- Lower Bills: Since spray foam insulation helps reduce the load on your HVAC system, your energy bills will be lower going forward. You can also benefit from energy rebates when you install spray foam insulation.
Improve Home Comfort with EcoStar Insulation
If you’re struggling with a hot second floor, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact a reputable spray foam insulation company like EcoStar Insulation. Poor temperature regulation is almost always the result of damaged or low-quality insulation. Upgrading your attic, home and basement insulation will not only contribute to better temperature control but also to improved energy efficiency and lower bills as a result. Contact our team today for a quote on spray foam insulation costs.
