A lot of being comfortable in a space is just having the right temperature! When it’s too hot or too cold, most of us are either drowsy from the heat or having a hard time concentrating if we are too chilly. One of the best ways to ensure a comfortable home year-round is to take […]
When it comes to keeping your home comfortable, there are many easy measures that you can take to increase comfort while also decreasing energy bills. Sun-blocking window treatments, carefully checking windows and doors for gaps, and simply putting on or taking off a layer of clothing can do wonders to increase your comfort. If you’ve […]
Insulation is a key factor in keeping any home or commercial building comfortable and efficient. Without insulation or with insufficient amounts, a would-be comfortable structure would have wildly variable temperatures depending on the time of day. For hundreds of years, humans have worked to keep themselves warm in the winter and cool in the summer, […]
It is not surprising that there is a fair amount of misinformation out there about home insulation. After all, it isn’t like they taught you about this topic in school. Instead, you learned whatever you know by listening to others who may or may not be as well informed as they think they are. Here […]
One of the most common misconceptions about home insulation is that you don’t have to worry about it ever again if at one point you already made the investment. Whether you had your home built or you purchased an existing home and the home inspector deemed the insulation to be adequate, if it has been […]
There is absolutely nothing wrong with putting your expertise to work on a DIY project for your home. However, notice the one important word in that sentence – expertise. If you do not know anything about attic insulation, you don’t want to put your home and family in jeopardy. There is a great deal of […]
One of the good things about living in Florida is that it is highly unlikely you’ll ever have to deal with frozen pipes or ice dams because you need more home insulation. However, just because you don’t have this symptom to be concerned about, doesn’t mean there aren’t others you do need to consider. Here […]
It only takes one extra cold winter or major heat wave in the summer to remind you that proper insulation in your home is important. One of the ways in which your home may not be as energy efficient as you might think is if you have recessed lights, which are also referred to as […]
Most people know insulation is a necessary part of your home, but it’s also important to know how insulation works. Knowing and understanding the insulation R-values of the materials in your home will help you feel more confident when you have to deal with fixing or replacing insulation. At Polk County Insulation, we are happy […]
Batting insulation is commonly used in homes, and there are many reasons why. Batting insulation can be used in many spaces, like walls, attics, basements, ceilings, and crawl spaces. It can also be installed rather quickly, and is very efficient when it comes to saving energy. Of course, there are downsides to using this kind […]
