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How to Beat the Burtonsville, Md Summer Heat

Summer home comfort in Burtonsville, MD

The heat from the hot attic radiates rapidly into the home if insulation is mis-aligned or missing.


Look to building science and having a proper assessment performed to help you make the right improvement choices for home comfort in the hot summer months.  A new HVAC system is likely not the right solution for a cooler home in summer.

Temperatures in the attics of Burtonsville, MD area homes during summer months can go as high as 150-160 degrees.  It is a brutal place with stifling air and high amount of humidity.  When an attic is not properly vented, air sealed and insulated the stagnant hot air and pressure in the attic forces excess attic heat through the drywall and other bypasses into the house making summer days at home a drag.  

Consider this:

Burtonsville MD homeowners that have a minimum insulation level in the attic equal to R-19, reflective roof shingles and proper ventilation can experience up to two-thirds less solar heat gain than those with characteristics such as little to no insulation, dark roofing shingles and no attic ventilation. 




Summer home comfort remedies for Burtonsville, MD homeowners:

  • Proper baffle installation 
  • Proper insulation levels 
  • Proper air sealing 
  • Proper rim joist treatment
  • Proper crawl space treatment
  • Proper intake at soffit 
     

Comfort and even temperatures on all floors can happen on hot summer days!

 Take a look at an attic this is healthy compared to one that is not


 



Healthy attic vs. unhealthy attic Maryland climate

Healthy Burtonsville, MD Attic Vs. Unhealthy Burtonsville, MD Attic

How to Beat the Burtonsville, Md Summer Heat

Summer home comfort in Burtonsville, MD

The heat from the hot attic radiates rapidly into the home if insulation is mis-aligned or missing.


Look to building science and having a proper assessment performed to help you make the right improvement choices for home comfort in the hot summer months.  A new HVAC system is likely not the right solution for a cooler home in summer.

Temperatures in the attics of Burtonsville, MD area homes during summer months can go as high as 150-160 degrees.  It is a brutal place with stifling air and high amount of humidity.  When an attic is not properly vented, air sealed and insulated the stagnant hot air and pressure in the attic forces excess attic heat through the drywall and other bypasses into the house making summer days at home a drag.  

Consider this:

Burtonsville MD homeowners that have a minimum insulation level in the attic equal to R-19, reflective roof shingles and proper ventilation can experience up to two-thirds less solar heat gain than those with characteristics such as little to no insulation, dark roofing shingles and no attic ventilation. 




Summer home comfort remedies for Burtonsville, MD homeowners:

  • Proper baffle installation 
  • Proper insulation levels 
  • Proper air sealing 
  • Proper rim joist treatment
  • Proper crawl space treatment
  • Proper intake at soffit 
     

Comfort and even temperatures on all floors can happen on hot summer days!

 Take a look at an attic this is healthy compared to one that is not


 



Healthy attic vs. unhealthy attic Maryland climate

Healthy Burtonsville, MD Attic Vs. Unhealthy Burtonsville, MD Attic

How to Beat the Burtonsville, Md Summer Heat

Summer home comfort in Burtonsville, MD

The heat from the hot attic radiates rapidly into the home if insulation is mis-aligned or missing.


Look to building science and having a proper assessment performed to help you make the right improvement choices for home comfort in the hot summer months.  A new HVAC system is likely not the right solution for a cooler home in summer.

Temperatures in the attics of Burtonsville, MD area homes during summer months can go as high as 150-160 degrees.  It is a brutal place with stifling air and high amount of humidity.  When an attic is not properly vented, air sealed and insulated the stagnant hot air and pressure in the attic forces excess attic heat through the drywall and other bypasses into the house making summer days at home a drag.  

Consider this:

Burtonsville MD homeowners that have a minimum insulation level in the attic equal to R-19, reflective roof shingles and proper ventilation can experience up to two-thirds less solar heat gain than those with characteristics such as little to no insulation, dark roofing shingles and no attic ventilation. 




Summer home comfort remedies for Burtonsville, MD homeowners:

  • Proper baffle installation 
  • Proper insulation levels 
  • Proper air sealing 
  • Proper rim joist treatment
  • Proper crawl space treatment
  • Proper intake at soffit 
     

Comfort and even temperatures on all floors can happen on hot summer days!

 Take a look at an attic this is healthy compared to one that is not


 



Healthy attic vs. unhealthy attic Maryland climate

Healthy Burtonsville, MD Attic Vs. Unhealthy Burtonsville, MD Attic

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