subject: Insulation For Your Home [print this page] Along with utility saving, insulation can also reduce transmission of sound from one room to another and from outside to inside, thereby making it free from noise pollution. Hence proper home insulation, makes your house energy efficient, sound proof as well as comfortable to live in, along with saving on the electricity bill.
In order to know about the amount of insulation required in your house you should get it reviewed by a reputed builder. The insulation requirement varies from one home to another, depending upon various factors such as building construction, climate and energy costs. There are different types of insulation which are available in varied sizes, material, thickness and R-values. R-value is a measure of the insulation offered by a particular material. Depending upon the insulation requirement in your house, you may choose amongst radiant barrier, spray-on, blanket or blown in insulation. Fiberglass, cellulose, foam, and mineral wool (rock or slag) are few of the insulation materials increasingly being used in residential and commercial buildings.
Depending upon factors such as R-value, amount of insulation required and the area to be insulated, you can use different combinations of insulation products in your home. For wall cavities, attic floors and hard-to-reach places, you may use Blown in Insulation, whereas you may use rigid fiber insulation for ducts and areas that have high temperatures. Correct installation, with the right insulating material having the required R-value, is important for proper home insulation.
Moreover, along with Utility Saving Insulation purchase and installation can also help you earn rebates, which can offset the cost of insulation. Hence, home insulation proves beneficial in lot of ways; it saves energy, makes the home comfortable and soundproof, saves you money on energy bill and earns you a number of rebates.
