Florida’s hot temperatures and moist environment means that insulation is one of the most important factors in your commercial building.

Florida is one of the hottest states in the country, and when high humidity is added to the mix during the summer rainy season, it can be downright miserable outside. If you don’t want it to also be miserable inside your commercial building as well, you’re going to need adequate insulation. Tucker Paving has worked on residential, commercial, and municipal projects in Central Florida for nearly 30 years, and we know that the value of good insulation is worth it’s weight in gold. Insulation in Florida can be a bit tricky due to challenges presented by the state’s high heat, so it’s a job best left to the pros.

Challenges in Florida Insulation

Insulation creates a barrier between the temperature and humidity outside and the indoor, functional parts of your commercial building. This barrier is not very good at transferring heat, which means it keeps your air-conditioned air inside your commercial building, and the hot, sticky humid air of the great outdoors outside of your building. Insulation is measured by R-Value, and the higher the number, the better the material insulates a space.

Buildings with poor insulation either cannot be kept at a comfortable ambient temperature, or it is wildly expensive to keep the indoors at a cool temperature. Essentially, good insulation is a necessity in Florida to keep the inside of a commercial building at a reasonable temperature without breaking the bank.

Florida’s pervasive, intense heat and humidity present some challenges. These include:

  • Moisture. Insulation must be kept free of moisture, or it will begin to grow mold and mildew. No matter if moisture comes from inside the commercial building or from without, it will cause harmful mold and mildew to grow over time. An expert insulation installer will know the best ways to keep moisture from ruining your commercial building’s insulation.
  • The Best Insulation for the Job. There are a handful of different types of insulation—fiberglass insulation, foam board insulation, and rigid board insulation—and they each have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to factors like cost, ease of installation, the R-Value necessary to keep the space cool, moisture resistance, weight, thickness, fire resistance, and more. An expert insulation installer will know which insulation will be the best fit for your commercial building.

Insulation can lower the energy costs of your commercial building, work as a sound barrier, and provide a measure of fire resistance, making it a smart choice for any commercial building.

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