Do you own a summer home? Perhaps you have a cottage or a cabin where time is spent enjoying the summer weather with friends and family in the Mohawk Valley or Capital Region.

When it comes to summer homes, there’s a subject that may not spring to mind immediately — the importance of a well-insulated summer house. Whether you plan to spend much time there in winter or not, insulating a summer home or cabin for year-round use is essential for energy efficiency and so much more.

Challenges of Insulating Summer Homes & Cabins

Summer cabins and cottages often have little to no insulation. Without adequate insulation, these charming vacation and getaway spots can end up with moisture problems that can quickly grow into problems with mold and mildew as well as challenges with insects and vermin. Whether you’re building a new summer home or upgrading an existing cabin, there are three main areas to consider.

Controlling moisture and enhancing year-round energy efficiency starts with adequate attic insulation. Even if you don’t use the home in other seasons, this step will help keep the home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, minimizing the risk of overworking your HVAC system.

In addition to insulating the attic and roofline, wall insulation is equally essential to keep energy bills low and the comfort inside the cabin at its best. Additionally, crawlspace insulation protects your summer home from heat transfer beginning at the lowest level.

Standard’s Insulation Services for Summer Homes & Cabins

Properly insulating a cottage can help you stay cooler during those summer months when you spend a great deal of time at your summer home. With better insulation, it will be comfortable and usable more months out of the year, extending your enjoyment and your investment.

When you need to ensure that your existing cottage or new build is properly insulated, you can count on the experts at Standard to help.

Upgrading or renovating an existing structure? We’ve got you covered. We can also handle your insulation needs for new construction, ensuring the home is energy efficient and comfortable from the start.

We typically recommend one of two popular options. Spray foam insulation offers incredible value and durability, making it an excellent choice for summer house roof insulation, wall insulation, and more.

Application comes with minimal mess and various benefits, including mold prevention and water resistance, enhancing the strength of the building, and improving air quality. In addition to fast installation, spray foam expands, sealing gaps and cracks to help keep pests out and energy bills in check in any season.

Blown-in insulation offers a minimally invasive alternative to spray foam. It’s made of Class 1 fire retardant materials and offers benefits such as sealing cracks and crevices, quieting interior, and exterior noises, and boosting energy efficiency.

Contact Standard for Expert Insulation for Your Summer Home

Our promise is simple — we promise to save you money. Insulating your summer house can do just that. Excellent insulation is the key to keeping utility bills low while also making interior spaces more comfortable in any season.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule your free consultation or call us toll-free today at 800-738-1424 to learn more.