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!
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
