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What is Blown Insulation?
Blown insulation, also known as “loose fill”, is made up of small, loose pieces of insulation that are blown into a wall or floor cavity using special pneumatic equipment. Our professional blown insulation services will ensure that the insulation material is evenly distributed maximizing energy savings and making your home more efficient.
Blown insulation can be used in new construction to insulate walls or to insulate existing structures that may have inadequate insulation. It is also useful in such structures which require additional insulation to maximize energy savings.
Does insulating your home help?
There are a number of different ways to reduce energy costs in a home, including replacing windows and upgrading HVAC equipment. But the simplest, fastest and most cost effective way to reduce home energy costs and make your home more comfortable is by increasing the level of insulation in your home.
Adding insulation to your home is a great investment as it reduces heating and cooling costs. It also increases the value of your home (for every $1,000 reduction in annual utility costs, the value of a home is estimated to increase by approximately $20,000). You can also receive a current 2011 Federal Energy Tax Credit equal to 10% of the cost of your project (up to $500).
What are the Blown Insulation Options?
Blown insulation that are commonly used are fiberglass and cellulose.
- Fiberglass insulation consists of small particles of spun glass fibers made from 100% melted sand
- Cellulose insulation is made from recycled newspapers or cardboard which has been treated with chemicals to make it resistant to flame and insects.
Advantages of using Blown insulation
Using blown insulation has many advantages.
- It is cost and time effective – Saves time and costs less because it is easier to fill in hard-to-reach and irregularly shaped areas as well as areas around obstructions to fill in gaps.
- It is environmentally friendly-as it makes use of natural and recycled materials.
- Flexibility of use as it can be used alone or applied over existing insulation for increased energy efficiency.
How can you measure the insulating performance of Blown Insulation?
The insulating performance of Blown Insulation is measured in R-Value, which stands for “resistance to heat flow”. R-Value is measured primarily by the thickness of the insulation or the depth of the blown insulation, which is measured in inches. The higher the R-Value, the better the resistance to heat flow and the greater the insulating value.
What is the best use for blown insulation?
Blown Insulation is best used to insulate attic floors, as most homes have inadequate levels of insulation in the attic. Blown Insulation creates a seamless blanket of insulation to fill in gaps which minimizes air leakage, making it more efficient for attic floors.
The insulation options offered by Energy Defenders can help make your home comfortable, energy-efficient, and environmentally safe.
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