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!

Cellulose Insulation: What It Is and the Top Benefits it Provides

Cellulose Insulation: What It Is and the Top Benefits it Provides

Insulation is key in creating a comfortable, energy-efficient space to live or work in. When having insulation installed or updated, you will have multiple choices in types of insulation to use. Among those choices, one of the most popular options is cellulose insulation. Cellulose Insulation:...
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Key Signs Your Home Could Benefit from Air Sealing

Key Signs Your Home Could Benefit from Air Sealing

Have you noticed that there are certain spots in your home that tend to feel cooler or warmer than other areas, depending on the weather outside? If so, there’s a good chance you could benefit from our air sealing service. Other signs you might need air sealing include: Rooms or areas in your home...
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7 Important Facts to Know about Weatherization

7 Important Facts to Know about Weatherization

Weather changes can take a toll on your home, especially if you are not properly prepared. Our homes need carefully planned protection in order to not experience problems during extreme temperatures or inclement weather. This is where our weatherization services come in. At ARC Insulation, we...
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Are DIY Mold Removal Products Good Enough for your Mold Problem?

Are DIY Mold Removal Products Good Enough for your Mold Problem?

Nobody likes finding signs of mold in their home. Not only is it unattractive, but mold is also problematic to both the structure of your home and the surfaces it’s found on, as well as the quality of the air in your home. Walking through the cleaning aisle of your local grocery or hardware store,...
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Hidden Benefits to Garage Insulation

Hidden Benefits to Garage Insulation

Insulation helps your home have improved energy efficiency and increased comfort. The benefits of insulation are essential for your house, but do you need garage insulation? While you may wonder if garage insulation is an unnecessary luxury, you’ll find that it is extremely helpful for many...
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How to Determine if You Need Insulation Replacement

How to Determine if You Need Insulation Replacement

Have you felt that your home’s insulation is not performing as it should? If you have noticed changes in the comfort of your home during extreme temperatures or if you have seen increased costs in your energy bill, you may want to consider insulation replacement. Insulation plays a critical role...
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Simple Steps to Reduce Your Energy Bill

Simple Steps to Reduce Your Energy Bill

Prices for nearly everything seem to be on the rise. If you are experiencing increased prices in your energy bill, there are steps you can take in order to reduce your costs. Even little steps can make a big difference over time. 1.  Lighting: Using a dimmer switch, turning off unused lights, and...
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Five Reasons to Choose Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation

Five Reasons to Choose Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation

There are two types of spray foam insulation: open-cell and closed-cell. There are pros and cons to both types. Many homeowners choose closed-cell spray foam for the following advantages and benefits: 1.  Moisture Barrier – Closed-cell spray foam helps to keep unwanted air out of your home, and it...
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Mold Removal: Everything You Need to Know

Mold Removal: Everything You Need to Know

It can be a stressful and overwhelming thing to think you have mold in your home. Mold is a serious problem that needs to be treated in a healthy and safe way. Mold removal is often necessary to make the home or building safe to be in again. To help you navigate the uncertain and sometimes...
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Closed-Cell Vs. Open-Cell Spray Foam

Closed-Cell Vs. Open-Cell Spray Foam

When using spray foam insulation, you will need to decide if you are going to use closed-cell or open-cell spray foam. Both are good products but are different in their makeup and one may not be right for specific uses while the other one is. To help you decide which is right for you, we will...
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