Home Insulation Tips
Every home needs home insulation. However, there are several types from which to choose. We will go over a few of them in this article. Insulation is meant to reduce the flow of heat out of your home and into your home. Some of the particular types include fiberglass, rigid foam boards and liquid foam.
It is important to decide which the best home insulation for your house is. One factor that will help make the decision is the particular climate you live in. An effectively insulated home is an energy efficient and much more comfortable home to live in.
The best way to determine which home insulation is best for your climate is to contact your state or local energy conservation office.
Fiberglass home insulation comes in rolls or batts. These are to be installed between floor joists or in wall cavities. There are safety hazards when working with this type of insulation. Make sure you wear a dust mask or a respirator so that you do not breathe in any of the particles. In addition, wear long sleeves and gloves to protect your skin.
Rigid foam home insulation is also known as foam boards. They are more commonly used to insulate the foundation of a home because of their water resistance abilities. Another popular use of this type of insulation is for exterior insulation on walls or under siding. They must be fit tightly together to avoid any loss of energy.
Rigid foam home insulation has a higher R-value than fiberglass, which is why many homeowners and builders prefer to use it.
Liquid foam home insulation is sprayed in a thin layer onto a wall. It is then left alone to expand and fill the wall cavity before anything is added over top of the insulation. One of the main advantages of this type is that once it is applied you do not need to worry about it settling or moving. It provides an airtight seal. It is also quick to apply if you have the experience.
Most home insulation can be installed by a good do it yourselfer. However, many contractors have a lot of experience if you are not comfortable with the job.
Martin Applebaum
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How can I tell that the contractor is giving me the correct amount of insulation and not ripping me off by putting less in.
I know about wet vs dry fiberglass but what other tips can you give me about this.
BTW, it is being blown in.
He should be putting in a certain amount….in inches. Just go in there and measure it with a ruler. That’s the best advice I can give you. Ask him before you do this……..that way if he’s ripping you off……you can show him. If he still wants to rip you off, then hire an attorney
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if it is in the attic it should be at least 10" high if in walls they have to be fill up (if u can see)
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Here is some helpfull information…
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html
As far as blown in insulation in an attic the R-value is determined by how many inches they blow in. Go and measure it with a ruler, determine what it is compaired to what the contractor put in his bid!
I doubt the are going to rip you off, the blown in insulation is cheap, its the labor to install it. A few extra inches of insulation is not going to make or break the bank with these guys!
I would only be concerned is if you bought spray poly foam and they installed bat insulation
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Contact your city or county building inspection office and ask them for the correct amount of insulation for your area. Or you can talk to someone at Lowe’s or Home depot or at your local hard ware store.
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