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Did you know that May is National Home Remodeling Month? In honor of this yearly event, we thought we would take the time to answer some of the most frequently asked questions that we get about residential insulation and all of its benefits. And the next time you are tackling this type of home improvement project, give the professionals at Lewis Insulation a call!

Q: I see a lot written about insulation’s R-value. What is that and why is it so important?

A: In basic terms, R-value measures the insulation’s resistance to heat flow. So the higher the R-value of that insulation is, the greater the insulating power it will have. The R-value is generally determined by the type of insulating material, the thickness and the installed weight per square foot.

Q: What are the benefits of having a properly insulated home?

A: The biggest benefit you will probably see is a decrease in how much money you spend heating your home in the winter and keeping it cool in the summer. But you will also enjoy a few other benefits! The biggest ones are a decrease in the amount of mold and mildew that can sometimes build up in your attic and other crawl spaces, as well as a decrease in the amount of outside noise that you hear in your home.

Q: How do you determine what type of insulation I should have installed?

A: Our insulation contractor will take several different things into account. The R-value of the insulation, how big your home is, the climate and a few other factors are taken into consideration.

Q: Why should I hire insulation contractors to install new insulation? Why can’t I just do it myself or have a general home contractor do it for me?

A: Professional insulation contractors, like the ones at Lewis Insulation, are properly trained and certified in the best and most safe and effective ways to install insulation in your home. We have knowledge of the ins and outs and smaller details of this type of work that general contractors might not have.

We hope you learned a few new things about insulation installation! But if you don’t see your questions here, give us a call and we’ll be happy to answer them.

For more information on our insulation installation services, call Lewis Insulation at 763-477-2612 or you can contact us to schedule your Free Estimate.

When some people think of insulation, they assume it’s only important when they need to keep their homes warm in the winter. But insulation also serves plenty of other purposes. It can help reduce the amount of outside noise you hear in your home, and it can also help keep your home cool in the summer. We are insulation contractors in St Paul and the surrounding areas, and we can think of several reasons you should make sure your home’s insulation is in tip-top shape for the upcoming hot summer months.

Summertime does get hot, but as the saying goes: “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” That humidity can get trapped in your attic (because heat rises), and the humidity and heat need somewhere to go once they reach your attic. Otherwise, your entire house, not to mention you and your family, can get uncomfortably hot. So to counteract that heat and humidity, you might end up running your air conditioner much more than you would have otherwise, which could lead to higher cooling bills and a shorter lifespan for this expensive appliance.

Proper insulation and ventilation play a key role in making sure this heat and humidity do not build up in your attic. Ventilation is what helps get rid of the heat and humidity, and it draws them out of your home. Insulation is what helps to keep the heat from the sun from entering your home in the first place. The heat can transfer from your roof and down through the ceilings into the main living areas of your home. Insulation contractors like us can come to your home to install the best kind of insulation that will help keep your home comfortable year-round. We can be sure the insulation we install will help keep your home comfortable no matter what the weather outside is like.

There are a few different factors our insulation contractors will look at when deciding on what kind of insulation is best for your home. We can go over your options with you so you make an informed decision, and that way you can rest easy knowing your home will stay cooler this summer and you might end up seeing some savings on your cooling bill!

So when you need reliable and professional insulation contractors in St Paul and the surrounding areas, call Lewis Insulation at 763-477-2612 or you can contact us to schedule your Free Estimate.