TOP 3 TYPES OF INSULATION

Jesse Fraser • March 11, 2022

BATT AND POLY

Batt and Poly Insulation, is made from pre-cut sections of fiberglass, Rockwool or flexible fibers that are laid flat and fitted between studs, joists and beams. This can be relatively inexpensive insulation and works best in foundation walls, unfinished walls, floors and ceilings without obstructions.

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SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

Spray foam insulation is one of the most effective forms of home insulation as it creates a multi-layer barrier, blocks outside air and noise from transmitting into your home. It’s perfect for new construction walls with electrical and plumbing obstructions and even forms around existing insulation.

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BLOWN-IN INSULATION

Blown-in insulation is made of tiny pieces of material that are blown into your walls and above your ceiling with a long hose. The three types are of insulation are Rock Wool, Cellulose and Loose Fill Fiberglass. Blown-in insulation can also seal small gaps and spaces as it settles, filling these sneaky spots where cold air would otherwise come in. As well as creating an insulating blanket, blown-in insulation helps reduce sound transfer between the outdoors and the indoors.

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3 GOOD REASONS TO INSULATE INTERIOR WALLS

By Jesse Fraser • March 25, 2022
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WHERE IN YOUR HOME SHOULD YOU PRIORITIZE INSULATION

By Jesse Fraser • March 18, 2022
If you’re unable to insulate your entire home at once, due to lack of time and/or money, then there are areas which you can insulate first. There areas you should focus on are the sensitive points of heat, sound and moisture transfer throughout your home. Focusing on protecting and reinforcing these areas allows you take your time when insulating the rest of the home. The first place which should be insulated is the attic/ceiling. The attic/ceiling is in direct contact with the outside and faces environmental occurrences head on like rain or thunderstorm. Factors like heat, cold, moisture and sound can transfer very easily from the attic/ceiling to the rest of the house. Attic/ceiling is also responsible for letting heat escape from your house. For the best result it is recommended that you use fill-type and blanket-type insulation. The next most important area is the ground floor. When you think about it, most of the things we do in our house happens on the ground floor. This usually includes things like laundry or cooking, and most of the heat and cold generated comes from this floor. For this reason, it makes the most sense to insulate this area of the house first and stop the energy from escaping the home. The best type of insulation material to use here would be cellulose and foam.