The air conditioning system in your Broussard LA home is designed to keep you and your family cool in even the hottest Louisiana summer. Its effectiveness, however, largely depends upon the level of insulation in your home. If not properly insulated, outdoor heat seeps into you home, forcing your cooling system to operate longer to reach a comfortable temperature. The result is not only higher monthly energy bills but a shorter system life as well. Lee’s Air Conditioning is pleased to offer an array of cost-saving products and services that help your cooling system run better and last longer.

Sealing Up Your Building Envelope

A building envelope is defined as the areas in your home that come into direct contact with the great outdoors, including the walls, roof and flooring. Any gap, leak or poorly insulated section lets the heat of the summer creep indoors. Although it’s fairly simple to identify a poorly insulated attic, walls are not as easily evaluated. A professional home energy assessment is the most effective way to determine which areas of your home are leaking energy. Our qualified home auditors use specialized equipment like infrared cameras and thermographic scans to identify sources of energy loss.
Understanding R-Values

All insulating products work by creating air pockets within the material that help block the transference of heat. The effectiveness of the material is rated by its R-value, a standardized measurement that calculates how well the material slows the flow of heat. The higher the R-value, the more that you’ll save on your energy bills. Recommended R-values vary from region to region. In warm-weather states like Louisiana, current industry standards call for an R-value of 38 in attics and at least R-13 in exterior walls.
Adding Attic Insulation

In the heat of summer, the temperature in your attic can reach as high as 150 degrees. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a well-insulated attic can reduce heating and cooling costs by as much as 20 percent. During the summer, heat from the sun is conducted into the attic space of your home. If not properly insulated, the heat is transferred through your home’s ceilings, making your air conditioning system run longer and driving up your cooling costs by as much as 40 percent.
The EPA recommends insulation as a cost-effective way to improve AC efficiency. Proper installation is as important as choosing the right material. Insulating materials must be applied in the right amount and position to achieve the desired effect. The experts at Lee’s Air Conditioning have the experience and expertise that you need when installing insulation in your home. Our goal is to help you stay comfortable while keeping your energy bills firmly in check.