Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the difference between batt and blown insulation (figerglass)?
A. "Batt" insulation is usually fiberglass and comes in batts usually 16 to 24 inches
wide with different types of backer depending on the application. Blown insulation
is blown into the walls and attic areas with a machine.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both types that can be better
explained to you by one of our representatives.
Q. What is "R-Value" and where do I find the information when buying insulation?
A. "R" stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the
insulating power. Insulation is identified and labeled by R-value. Manufacturers of
insulation products print R-values of their products either on the bags or on the
labels. In most cases, R-values are also printed on the facings of fiber glass batts
and rolls.
Q. Why should I insulate my home?
A. Insulation increases the overall comfort of a home and adds to its resale value.
It keeps a home cool in the summer and warm in the winter because it resists the
flow of heat. Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area. It flows out
of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer. By reducing heat
flow, a properly insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling. When
installed in walls, floors or ceilings, fiber glass insulation also acts as a sound
absorber to reduce the transmission of sound from one room to another or from
the outside.
Q. If I add more insulation, do I need to remove what's already there?
A. There is no need to remove what you already have since R-values are
cumulative. For example, if you layer two different batts of R-19 together, you get
the combined R-value of both batts (R-38). You might want to consider using
unfaced R-19, R-25 or R-30 fiber glass batts and laying them cross-wise to the
existing insulation covering the joists.
Q. Are there incentives currently available for installing insulation?
A. Financial incentives are offered in many states for the purchase and installation
of insulation. To find out about ones available in your area link to
SimplyInsulate.com.
Q. What is the difference between fiber glass and cellulose insulation?
A. Fiber glass is made mostly of inorganic materials and, therefore, is naturally
non-combustible; it is installed dry and does not absorb or retain moisture; and it
has nearly no settling (less than 1%) which means the R-value is stable over time.
In fact, i t takes three times more cellulose material by weight than fiber glass to
insulate a typical home. Cellulose, on the other hand, is made up of newspaper
which is organic and naturally flammable (approximately 20% of the finished
cellulose product is comprised of fire retardant chemicals); it is often installed
damp and needs to fully dry after installation; and it can settle as much as 20% or
shrink causing the R-value to deteriorate over time. Additionally, there has been
very limited testing on the health and safety impacts of the chemical treatments
and potential emissions from cellulose.
Q. What types of fiber glass insulation are available?
A. Fiber glass insulation is available in two types: loose fill (blown in) and blanket.
Loose fill insulation comes in bags. Blanket insulation comes in batts and rolls in
various R-values, widths and lengths.
Q. What's the difference between batt and blown insulation (figerglass)?
A. "Batt" insulation is usually fiberglass and comes in batts usually 16 to 24 inches
wide with different types of backer depending on the application. Blown insulation
is blown into the walls and attic areas with a machine.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both types that can be better
explained to you by one of our representatives.
Q. What is "R-Value" and where do I find the information when buying insulation?
A. "R" stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the
insulating power. Insulation is identified and labeled by R-value. Manufacturers of
insulation products print R-values of their products either on the bags or on the
labels. In most cases, R-values are also printed on the facings of fiber glass batts
and rolls.
Q. Why should I insulate my home?
A. Insulation increases the overall comfort of a home and adds to its resale value.
It keeps a home cool in the summer and warm in the winter because it resists the
flow of heat. Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area. It flows out
of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer. By reducing heat
flow, a properly insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling. When
installed in walls, floors or ceilings, fiber glass insulation also acts as a sound
absorber to reduce the transmission of sound from one room to another or from
the outside.
Q. If I add more insulation, do I need to remove what's already there?
A. There is no need to remove what you already have since R-values are
cumulative. For example, if you layer two different batts of R-19 together, you get
the combined R-value of both batts (R-38). You might want to consider using
unfaced R-19, R-25 or R-30 fiber glass batts and laying them cross-wise to the
existing insulation covering the joists.
Q. Are there incentives currently available for installing insulation?
A. Financial incentives are offered in many states for the purchase and installation
of insulation. To find out about ones available in your area link to
SimplyInsulate.com.
Q. What is the difference between fiber glass and cellulose insulation?
A. Fiber glass is made mostly of inorganic materials and, therefore, is naturally
non-combustible; it is installed dry and does not absorb or retain moisture; and it
has nearly no settling (less than 1%) which means the R-value is stable over time.
In fact, i t takes three times more cellulose material by weight than fiber glass to
insulate a typical home. Cellulose, on the other hand, is made up of newspaper
which is organic and naturally flammable (approximately 20% of the finished
cellulose product is comprised of fire retardant chemicals); it is often installed
damp and needs to fully dry after installation; and it can settle as much as 20% or
shrink causing the R-value to deteriorate over time. Additionally, there has been
very limited testing on the health and safety impacts of the chemical treatments
and potential emissions from cellulose.
Q. What types of fiber glass insulation are available?
A. Fiber glass insulation is available in two types: loose fill (blown in) and blanket.
Loose fill insulation comes in bags. Blanket insulation comes in batts and rolls in
various R-values, widths and lengths.
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