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Paragon Insulation Paragon Insulation has been in Business since 2000. We have helped countless of Clients save thousands of dollars.

Welcome to Paragon Insulation
💎 Loose Fill Fiberglass & Cellulose Installation
💎 Closed & Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation
💎 Professional Insulation Removal
💎 Air Sealing, Sanitizing & Neutralizing Services We Specialize in
Spray Foam-- Open/Closed
High Density-- Thermal Fiber, Roxul
Fiberglass-- Batts/ Blown in. We also provide removal services, and Fire block.

💎 Paragon fact of the day 💎 🥶 COLD FIRST FLOOR? THE PROBLEM MIGHT ACTUALLY BE IN YOUR ATTIC! 🏠Most homeowners don't real...
10/21/2026

💎 Paragon fact of the day 💎
🥶 COLD FIRST FLOOR? THE PROBLEM MIGHT ACTUALLY BE IN YOUR ATTIC! 🏠
Most homeowners don't realize their house acts like a chimney during the winter. It's called the STACK EFFECT.
🔥 Warm air rises and escapes through gaps in your attic, around plumbing penetrations, recessed lights, and attic hatches.
❄️ As that warm air escapes, cold outside air gets pulled into the lower levels through foundation gaps, rim joists, and other openings.
The result? Cold floors, uncomfortable drafts, longer furnace run times, and higher heating bills.
And here's something many homeowners don't know:
Fiberglass insulation is NOT an air barrier! Simply stuffing fiberglass into your rim joists or blowing more insulation into your attic doesn't necessarily stop air leakage.
✅ Air seal attic penetrations.
✅ Properly seal and insulate rim joists.
✅ Upgrade inadequate attic insulation.
💡 DID YOU KNOW? According to ENERGY STAR, properly air sealing and insulating your home can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs!
🏠 PARAGON INSULATION
Your Local Insulation Expert Since 2008.
We specialize in identifying and correcting insulation deficiencies and hidden air leaks that affect your home's comfort and efficiency.
📞 815-526-3355

The Only Insulation Company You Need to Call!

Writing🔷 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY! 🏠💨Think sealing your windows and doors is enough to stop your home's air leaks? THINK ...
10/20/2026

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🔷 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY! 🏠💨
Think sealing your windows and doors is enough to stop your home's air leaks? THINK AGAIN!
📊 Research-based estimates suggest windows and doors account for only 21% of household air leakage!
The remaining 79% can come from hidden openings around attic floors, plumbing, electrical penetrations, ductwork, fireplaces, and other areas.
👀 LOOK CLOSELY AT THE PICTURE!
Those hidden gaps beneath your attic insulation can allow heated and cooled air to escape year-round!
⚠️ Here's the problem: Adding more insulation over unsealed openings doesn't stop those air leaks!
✅ AIR SEAL FIRST. INSULATE SECOND.
💰 According to ENERGY STAR, proper air sealing and insulation improvements can save homeowners an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs!
🔷 PARAGON INSULATION
📞 815-526-3355
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WE KEEP THE OUTSIDE… OUTSIDE!
📚 Sources: Colorado State University Extension & EPA ENERGY STAR. Percentages are illustrative estimates and vary by home.

🏠🔥 AIR SEAL FIRST. INSULATE SECOND! ❄️Did you know you can install 16 inches of insulation in your attic and STILL lose ...
10/16/2026

🏠🔥 AIR SEAL FIRST. INSULATE SECOND! ❄️

Did you know you can install 16 inches of insulation in your attic and STILL lose conditioned air through hidden gaps?

Insulation slows heat transfer. Air sealing stops unwanted air leaks!

Electrical holes, plumbing penetrations, top plates, and attic hatches can all allow air to escape.

⚠️ Cover those openings with insulation before sealing them, and you've just buried the problem!

💎 THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE

At Paragon Insulation, we believe what goes UNDER your insulation matters just as much as what's ON TOP!

✅ Proper air sealing
✅ Improved energy efficiency
✅ Better year-round comfort

We do the work you won't see, so you can feel the difference!

📞 815-526-3355
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💎 PARAGON INSULATION
We Keep the Outside… Outside!

💎 Paragon fact of the day 💎 Attic fans do I really need them?Usually, no—you do not need an attic fan if you already hav...
09/27/2026

💎 Paragon fact of the day 💎
Attic fans do I really need them?
Usually, no—you do not need an attic fan if you already have:
Properly sized, unobstructed soffit intake vents
Adequate ridge vents or correctly sized mushroom/turtle exhaust vents
Air baffles maintaining a clear path above the insulation
A well-air-sealed attic floor
That passive system should continuously move air from the soffits and exhaust it near the roof’s peak. A balanced system generally needs roughly equal net-free intake and exhaust area; the common guideline is 1 square foot of ventilation per 300 square feet of attic floor when properly balanced, subject to local code and roof design.
Adding a powered attic fan can actually create problems. It may pull air backward through nearby ridge or turtle vents— “short circuit”. If the attic floor leaks, it can also suck conditioned air from the house, raising energy bills and potentially causing combustion-drafting concerns. ENERGY STAR specifically warns that attic fans can pull conditioned air from the living space when soffit intake is restricted or the attic floor isn’t properly sealed.
My recommendation for Northern Illinois:
Use one primary exhaust design—ridge vents or turtle vents.
Confirm the soffits are open and baffled.
Calculate the actual net-free vent area.
Air-seal the attic floor and properly vent bathroom fans outdoors.
Add a powered fan only if calculations show the passive system cannot provide enough exhaust because of an unusual or limited roof design.
Also, a powered attic fan is different from a whole-house fan. For a normal vented attic with good soffit-to-roof airflow, more ventilation equipment is not automatically better.

Another excellent job by the Paragon team. This beautiful 1928 home now has a fully conditioned attic with vaulted ceili...
09/27/2026

Another excellent job by the Paragon team. This beautiful 1928 home now has a fully conditioned attic with vaulted ceilings—bringing modern comfort, improved energy efficiency, and better temperature control to nearly a century of history.
Professionally completed by yours truly—Paragon Insulation! 💪🏠 💎
📞 815-526-3355
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🏠 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY: Wind WashingUnprotected soffits can allow outside air to blow through your attic insulation—p...
09/22/2026

🏠 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY: Wind Washing
Unprotected soffits can allow outside air to blow through your attic insulation—pushing it away from the exterior walls and leaving cold, exposed areas behind. These cold spots may contribute to condensation, moisture staining, uncomfortable rooms, and higher energy bills.
Paragon fixes the problem by installing proper insulation stops and air baffles. The baffles keep ventilation flowing where it belongs, while the blockers hold your insulation securely in place.
✅ Proper attic ventilation
✅ Even insulation coverage
✅ Reduced moisture risk
✅ A warmer, more comfortable home
Airflow belongs in the baffle—not in your insulation!
📞 Call Paragon Insulation at 815-526-3355 for a free attic inspection and estimate.

🏠 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY👻 ARE THERE “GHOSTS” IN YOUR CEILING?Those dark, streaky lines across your ceiling may be ghost...
09/08/2026

🏠 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY
👻 ARE THERE “GHOSTS” IN YOUR CEILING?
Those dark, streaky lines across your ceiling may be ghosting—or thermal tracking—and they can be a warning sign that your home’s thermal envelope needs attention.
When attic insulation is thin, missing, uneven, or poorly installed, areas of the ceiling can become colder than others. Air leaks and thermal bridging can make the problem worse, allowing dust and airborne particles to collect along those colder areas and create visible dark lines.
Building Science Education +1
THE PARAGON FIX: Proper air sealing + a continuous layer of attic insulation helps reduce cold spots, heat loss, and the conditions that contribute to ghosting.
Building Science
🔥 Don’t just paint over the lines—fix what may be causing them from above!
PARAGON INSULATION
📞 815-526-3355
💎 **We keep the outside… OUTSIDE.**

💎 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY — DON’T FORGET THE RIM JOIST!Your rim joist can be a major source of unwanted air intrusion. S...
09/03/2026

💎 PARAGON FACT OF THE DAY — DON’T FORGET THE RIM JOIST!
Your rim joist can be a major source of unwanted air intrusion. Spray foam creates an airtight seal while sealing around AC lines, pipes, wires, sump pump penetrations, and other openings.
✅ Blocks drafts & outside air
✅ Helps control moisture
✅ Improves comfort
✅ Reduces energy loss
A properly sealed home starts at the edges. 💎
PARAGON INSULATION
📞 815-526-3355
We keep the outside… OUTSIDE.

🚨 PARAGON INSULATION – NOW HIRING! 🚨Looking for a career, not just a job?Come join a fast-growing company that takes pri...
05/15/2026

🚨 PARAGON INSULATION – NOW HIRING! 🚨
Looking for a career, not just a job?
Come join a fast-growing company that takes pride in quality work, teamwork, and professionalism.
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Monday–Friday Schedule
✅ Opportunity to Grow
✅ Positive Team Environment
Requirements:
• Valid Driver’s License
• Reliable & Hard Working
• Construction or Insulation Experience is a Plus
• Good Attitude & Ready to Work
📍 Join a company that’s building something BIG.
📞 Call/Text: 815-526-3355
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Address

2530 IL-176, # 8
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

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