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!

What to Look for in an Insulation Contractor

What to Look for in an Insulation Contractor

Selecting the right insulation contractor for the job can be difficult. Where do you start when there are so many to choose from? There are a few very important qualities we suggest you consider when choosing your next insulation contractor. Understands insulation – A high-quality insulation...
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Everything You Need to Know About Air Sealing

Everything You Need to Know About Air Sealing

There are many issues that can arise in a home due to poor air sealing. Some of these issues include having one room be hot while another is cold, mold, allergies, and an overheated second floor during warmer months. Let’s first discuss what air sealing is and then we will discuss why air sealing...
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4 Types of Garage Insulation

4 Types of Garage Insulation

Insulating your garage is important, especially if you want to heat your garage. Garage insulation helps to keep your garage, vehicles, and belongings warmer. Garage insulation helps to keep the warm air from leaking out and being lost which can cost you lots of money. There are many options to...
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Why You Need to Let the Professionals Take Care of Mold Removal

Why You Need to Let the Professionals Take Care of Mold Removal

Having mold in your home is pretty scary to most homeowners. It’s never something anyone wants to find. Some do-it-yourselfers think they can take care of the mold problem themselves. If you choose to do it yourself, how do you know if the mold is all gone? How do you know if it is actually mold?...
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Advantages to Blown-in Insulation

Advantages to Blown-in Insulation

Blown-in insulation is applied by blowing or spraying insulation material into the desired area. It is a great product for attics and walls. Here at ARC Insulation, we use cellulose insulation that is made of recycled cardboard and newspaper that has been treated. Many home and business owners are...
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Open-Cell Spray Foam or Closed-Cell Spray Foam?

Open-Cell Spray Foam or Closed-Cell Spray Foam?

You know that you want spray foam insulation, but now you need to decide if you want closed or open-cell spray foam. Both have wonderful benefits but also some disadvantages in certain scenarios. To help you decide which one is best for you, we are going to discuss them both below. Closed-cell...
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