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!

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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Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

There are many options to choose from when deciding which kind of insulation you are going to use in your home. One popular choice is spray foam insulation. This type of insulation is sprayed into the area in need of insulating. After the insulation is sprayed in, it expands to fill the space....
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When is it Time for Insulation Replacement?

When is it Time for Insulation Replacement?

Here at ARC Insulation, we know you want to keep your home or business in the best possible shape, and this includes taking the necessary steps to keep it at optimum energy efficiency. One of the things that has a big impact on your property’s overall efficiency is the insulation. Insulation is...
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How an Energy Audit Can Benefit You

How an Energy Audit Can Benefit You

Our team here at ARC Insulation knows that you want to make your home or business location the best it can be, and that includes making it as energy efficient as possible. Whether you’re motivated by a desire to help protect the environment or by a wish to lower your energy bill, one of the best...
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Weatherization: What it is and How it Benefits You

Weatherization: What it is and How it Benefits You

Here at ARC Insulation, we know you want to do everything you can to keep your home or business comfortable, and to save money on your electric bill. We also know that the vast majority of buildings in the U.S. were completed before model energy codes were implemented in the 1990s, which means...
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Different Types of Insulation

A Homeowner’s Guide to Different Types of Insulation

Here at ARC Insulation, we know you want to do what’s best for your home. A big part of keeping your home comfortable in all seasons, and making sure that it’s using energy efficiently, is choosing the right insulation. In this article, our team of experts will go over some of the main types of...
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3 Expert Tips to Increase Your Energy Savings

3 Expert Tips to Increase Your Energy Savings

Here at ARC Insulation, we know you want to keep your home or business functional and comfortable, but we also know you don’t want to spend more on your energy bills than you have to. Increasing your property’s energy efficiency by even a small amount can lead to significant long-term energy...
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Insulation Removal: Not a DIY Project

Insulation Removal: Not a DIY Project

Insulation, the pink batt kind, is something so common and ubiquitous that many of us would be more surprised to find something else inside of our walls or attic spaces. There are many different types of insulation, all of which serve their purpose. However, if you have insulation that you either...
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Tips for Proper Attic Insulation

Tips for Proper Attic Insulation

Many of us are on the hunt for energy savings and energy efficiency. Often time, especially if you check out a few search pages, you will quickly learn that large areas like the basement or attic are the areas that should be well-insulated. If you are looking for a few tips on proper attic...
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