ARC Insulation Blog

Visit our blog for more information and the latest updates on how insulation can impact your home for the better in the Chicagoland area. Do you have questions about the different types of insulation? Are you trying to determine which areas of your home need attention? On the ARC Insulation blog, you’ll find some great information about how proper home insulation can impact you for the better in the Naperville, Illinois area. Take a look and let us know what you think!

What’s the Best Time of Year for Insulation Upgrades?

What’s the Best Time of Year for Insulation Upgrades?

There’s nothing like walking into a perfectly toasty home on a cold winter day, or opening your door to a blast of cool air when it’s hot outside. And though there are many factors that influence your home’s temperature and overall comfort, insulation and air sealing play a significant role....
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How Insulation Helps Lower Your Heating and Cooling Bills

How Insulation Helps Lower Your Heating and Cooling Bills

There’s a reason the adage “Are we trying to air condition the whole neighborhood?” has stuck around as long as it has: Homeowners have long wanted to maintain maximum home comfort, without wasting money on conditioned air that simply escapes outdoors. And though this phrase is often closely tied...
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Is Your Attic Ready for Summer? Insulate Now to Save on Energy Bills

Is Your Attic Ready for Summer? Insulate Now to Save on Energy Bills

Your attic is more than just a forgotten storage space—it plays a critical role in your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. If your attic’s not properly insulated, you could be losing cool air in the summer and paying the price in rising utility bills. Whether you’re wondering...
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How Does the Insulation Tax Credit Work?

How Does the Insulation Tax Credit Work?

The insulation tax credit is a great opportunity to lower the cost of upgrading the insulation and air sealing in your Chicago home. You can save 30% of your eligible expenses, up to $1,200 per year, making it more affordable to create a comfortable home and lower monthly energy bills. But many...
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How Insulation and Air Sealing Can Create a Healthier Home

How Insulation and Air Sealing Can Create a Healthier Home

Creating a comfortable home goes beyond just maintaining the right temperature—it’s also about ensuring the air you breathe every day is clean and healthy. And though many homeowners may not realize it, proper insulation and air sealing can play a big role in achieving better indoor...
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How AeroSeal Can Help with Allergies

How AeroSeal Can Help with Allergies

Spring is settling in here in Chicagoland—and with it comes blooming flowers, longer days, and for many of us with noses, seasonal allergies. For many homeowners, symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes don’t stop when you leave the yard or garden. In fact, your home could be making...
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The Best Places in Your Home to Insulate

The Best Places in Your Home to Insulate

If your Chicago home is hot in the summer or cold in the winter, it could be a sign that you need to upgrade your insulation. While every part of your home can benefit from insulation, certain areas often require special attention to maximize effectiveness.  Let’s dig into the key areas for...
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The Importance of Basement Insulation for Your Home

The Importance of Basement Insulation for Your Home

Your basement plays a crucial role in the overall comfort, energy efficiency, and health of your home. However, many homeowners overlook the insulation in their basement, not realizing that an uninsulated or poorly insulated basement can lead to high energy bills, an uncomfortable or...
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