Summer in Manitoba is upon us! And while most of us love the warm weather outside, you might have found yourself noticing a decline in your air quality inside.
This isn’t uncommon for this to happen in many places during the summer months. Many people aren’t aware that insulation can significantly impact indoor air quality, also known as IAQ, and that’s what we’re going to discuss today.
Properly installed and up-to-date insulation helps maintain more stable indoor temperatures and can also influence the comfort of the indoor environment.
Understanding Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Every homeowner should be familiar with indoor air quality (IAQ). It refers to the quality of the air inside a home and how it affects the health of those who live there. It’s best to keep your IAQ as high as possible. Lower IAQ can lead to allergies, asthma, and respiratory diseases.
As for the culprits behind poor IAQ (besides poor insulation) things like pollen, mould, dust, and smoke can all contribute to it.
Role of Insulation in Hot Weather
When you think about insulation, your mind probably goes to insulating for the winter. However, insulation plays a major role when it comes to hot weather as well. It helps maintain a stable indoor temperature and keeps summer-related pollutants from entering.
Benefits of Proper Insulation for IAQ
Temperature regulation
Insulation helps keep the indoor temperature much cooler, as cool air stays in and hot air stays out. This helps to reduce the need for air conditioners and can also keep out harmful air that carries unwanted pollutants.
Moisture control
Have you noticed rising humidity levels in the summer? Most of us do. In these cases, it’s worth checking on your insulation. Insulation helps keep humidity levels low, which in turn helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew.
Barrier against pollutants
Lack of proper insulation can also lead to cracks and gaps throughout the home. These spaces offer more opportunities for pollutants to get in. Insulation helps keep those pollutants out and further enhances the overall air quality.
Choosing the Right Insulation for Better IAQ
You now know how important insulation is to IAQ during the summer months. Are you eager to make sure yours is up to par?
Choosing the right insulation for your home is a big decision, but we’re here to help! Knowing you have a trusted professional on your side to help install it is another big part of ensuring the process is a success.
Contact us at Summit Insulation Services for the help you’re looking for!