Homeowners can be overwhelmed trying to understand and choose from all the insulation options available today. When selecting the best type of insulation for your home, you need to weigh the initial cost as well as the long term cost and energy efficiency and other such factors. Blown in insulation in particular boasts a significant reduction of energy expenditure as it lowers the cost to heat and cool your home. Today, we at Southern Comfort Insulating spotlights some of the benefits of choosing blown in insulation.
Blown In Insulation is More Energy Efficient
Compared to standard rolled batting form insulation, blown in insulation is much more airtight and can better fill tight spots. Where air typically leaks through openings, the tiny cracks and crevices of your attic are well protected with blown in insulation material that is smaller and more maneuverable. Oddly shaped spaces such as around beams and pipes for example, can be completely filled with blown in insulation. With moisture resistance that also aides mold, odor, and rot prevention from creeping down into your home, blown in insulation is more energy-efficient than rolled batting.
Environmentally Friendly Blown In Insulation
Blow in insulation is available in fiberglass which is comprised of recycled glass and sand. Both of these are abundant and renewable resources. Additionally, blown in fiberglass is the most thoroughly tested insulation product available on the market. Where other options can lose R-value over time from the natural settling factor, fiberglass insulation has very little to no settling.
Does Blown-In Insulation Reduce Noise?
This type of insulation is better able to reduce noise from traveling through walls due to the airtight seal. The neighbors, nearby traffic, pounding rain and crashing thunder among other routine sounds are reduced from the sound buffer the insulation provides.
Easy Insulation Installation
Installing blown in insulation is fairly fast. The installation process does not involve kneeling and constantly getting up and down. As it sounds, blown in insulation is simply blown out of hose creating a seamless thermal protective blanket of insulation.
Fiberglass Insulation is Fire Resistant
Fiberglass insulation helps reduce the risk of fires. Due to the tight expansive sealing that prevents air from flowing through small spaces and fueling the flame, the fire-retardant capabilities of fiberglass insulation are a valuable asset. Fiberglass blown in insulation not only reduces the risk of fires, but it also minimizes the risk of other potential problems caused by weather and pests.
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If you are looking into insulating with blown in or other types of insulation, contact Southern Comfort Insulating to ensure the high-quality insulation and application!
