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!
AeroBarrier: The Secret to Passing Energy Codes on Your Custom Home Build
New construction and remodels in Chicagoland must be below a strict air leakage rate to pass the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. To meet this requirement, builders must invest in air sealing to close gaps around light fixtures, vents, service ports, and other common air leakage locations.... Read More
How Do You Get Rid of Mold in the Attic? Everything Homeowners Should Know
If you’ve been noticing musty smells in your home or have recurring ice dams throughout the winter, there’s a chance you could have mold in your attic. While finding mold growth anywhere in your home should be a cause for concern, attic mold can lead to serious damage to your building materials. ... Read More
Why Is My Second Floor So Hot in the Summer?
One of the most common complaints we hear from our Chicagoland customers is that their upstairs is too hot in the summer. The rest of the home on the first floor could be comfortable and cool, while the upstairs bedrooms feel humid and stuffy. This makes it challenging for the homeowners to sleep... Read More
Why a Home Energy Assessment is Essential Before the Chicago Summer Heat
Was it difficult to cool your home last summer? Did you feel like no matter how high you cranked the AC, your house still felt humid and sticky? This is a common complaint we hear from our customers in Chicagoland. Most of the time, this is not an HVAC problem; it’s an air leakage and insulation... Read More
Does Insulation Help Keep Your House Cool in Summer?
Everyone knows that insulation is important for keeping a Chicagoland home warm in the winter. But did you know that you can also keep a house cool with insulation during the summer? Insulation is essential for year-round comfort and energy efficiency, and you don’t have to wait until the... Read More
Why Building Just to Code Isn’t Enough for Your Custom Chicago Home
Building codes require specific amounts of insulation for each area of the home. These R-values are just a minimum. With Chicagoland’s extreme weather, a prescriptive approach that only checks boxes according to code doesn’t cut it. While code compliance is essential from a legal standpoint, a... Read More
How to Find the Best Closed Cell Spray Foam Contractors Near You in the Northwest Suburbs
Insulation is a commitment. Once installed, it normally stays in the home for the remainder of the structure’s life. With this in mind, you want to do things right the first time. Selecting high-quality insulation materials and hiring an experienced contractor is the best way to ensure the... Read More
How High-Performance Insulation Keeps Your New Build Cool in the Chicago Summer
A lot of people only think about winter heating loss when they’re insulating their new home. But with Chicago’s humid summers, it’s equally important that your insulation is designed to prevent heat gain. Most of the time, adding just enough insulation to meet building codes isn’t enough to reduce... Read More
