subject: The Main Advantages Of Blown-in Insulation Around Your Property [print this page] New households that are being built today are pursuing fairly strict energy efficiency standards. Yet, it isn't really the situation for older homes. The simplest way to make an older house more energy efficient is to use insulation. It is not easy to do if you have exterior side walls but it can be done with blown-in insulation in your attic. This will certainly make your house warmer in the wintertime, and also cooler in the summer. If your residence is quite old, you could have nothing but newspapers in your walls for insulation.
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Today, insulation has grown to be something of a science because of our worry for the environment. Insulation products have something called an R-value, which is widely used to determine the amount of insulation required based on what part of the country you live. For example, colder regions will need insulation with a higher R-value than places that dont get very cold. The most suitable choice to minimize heating costs is blown-in insulation. There are many benefits to using blown-in insulation compared to the traditional fiberglass insulation including energy efficiency, how it can be used and installation.
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Of the top five reasons for using blown-in insulation, the initial one is that it is adjustable. You can manage the level of insulation you need thus varying the R-value. Blow in a precise amount of inches for an R-value of 15, and so much more if you would require an R-value of 38. Another reason to choose blown-in insulation is that its usually produced from virgin materials so there is less chance of getting allergies. A stronger seal can be achieved with blown-in insulation, simply because it fills all of the cracks, and empty spaces. The system is fast, and since everything is filled in, it is very energy-efficient.
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The installation of blown-in insulation is easy on a newly framed house. All that is done is staple a netting over the external wall studs, then cut some little holes, stick in the hose, and pack the wall cavity. The insulation will stick to the studs and fill up every one of the empty spaces. Protect the walls using a vapor barrier, and drywall and you are done. For blow-in ceiling insulation, your first task is to drywall the ceiling, then mechanically blow the insulation from the attic. Much more challenging on an older home, since the wall covering will have to be removed first. After the wall covering is removed, the installation is the same. If you live in a very old house, you can actually just cut a hole in a wall and blow the insulating material in, then cover it up. Adding lots of worth to your atlantic beach estate houses for sale.
While the starting cost is substantial, it will certainly pay itself in the long run. With the lower heating costs, as well as a more comfortable living, having blown-in insulation makes a lot of sense.
