In Florida’s relentless heat and humidity, your attic becomes a major source of trapped heat. This not only warms your living spaces throughout the day but also forces your HVAC system to work overtime, driving up energy bills and shortening it’s lifespan. The solution? Combine the right type of insulation with smart ventilation—like the Solar Star Attic Fan—for a year-round boost in comfort, efficiency, and savings.
Choosing the Right Insulation for Your Florida Home
While there are several insulation options out there, The Solar Guys focus on two high-performance types: blown-in insulation and radiant barrier insulation. Together, these provide a powerful one-two punch against heat gain.
Blown-in insulation is professionally sprayed into attics and crawl spaces, providing complete coverage by filling all gaps and corners. It’s also ideal for revitalizing older, compressed insulation that’s lost its effectiveness over time. This upgrade helps stabilize indoor temperatures and can lead to long-term energy savings. Even better, it qualifies for a 30% Federal Tax Credit through 2032 under the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
Radiant barrier insulation, such as our Super R Plus Heavy Duty® material, reflects up to 95% of radiant heat before it even enters your attic. Installed under your roof decking or rafters, it’s especially crucial in Florida where attic temperatures can reach 150°F or higher. For garages, our Double Bubble Radiant Barrier system adds an insulating layer to aluminum garage doors, helping reduce heat gain, increase comfort, and even minimize noise.
Why Your Home Needs Solar Attic Fans
Attics don’t just trap heat—they radiate it down into your home, raising indoor temperatures and putting unnecessary strain on your air conditioning unit. This leads to higher cooling costs, faster HVAC wear, and potential damage to insulation, stored items, and even your roofing structure. And it’s not just a summer problem. In cooler months, poor ventilation can allow moisture to accumulate, leading to mold, mildew, or wood rot.
Solar Star Attic Fans offer a powerful solution to vent superheated air out of your attic all day—without using any electricity or requiring complex wiring. With optional ClimaSense™ Technology, they’ll continue running even after sunset when needed. Quiet and efficient, they provide consistent ventilation to regulate attic temperature and prevent moisture buildup.
Beyond Cooling: The Lasting Benefits
Solar Star attic fans do more than just reduce heat. They help extend the life of your roof, support healthier indoor air quality, and significantly lighten the load on your AC system. Plus, like our insulation products, Solar Star fans qualify for the 30% Federal Tax Credit, covering both materials and professional installation. They’re also engineered to meet Florida Building Code requirements, making them ideal for our local climate. Popular models include the RM 1500 for smaller attic spaces, and the RM 2400 for larger or high-heat areas.
The Solar Guys Energy Efficiency Package
We’ve developed a comprehensive solution to Florida’s heat challenge. Our Energy Efficiency package combines blown-in insulation, radiant barrier installation, and Solar Star attic fan ventilation. This integrated approach lowers attic temperatures, improves indoor comfort, reduces AC runtime, and saves you money on energy bills. Every install is handled by our fully licensed, background-checked, and factory-trained technicians—so you can trust the job will be done right the first time.
Take Control of Your Comfort
Ready to upgrade your home’s efficiency and beat the Florida heat? Schedule your free home evaluation today.
