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The Benefits of Blow In Insulation
There are several benefits to blow in insulation over rolls of fiberglass
insulation. The benefits include the method of installing it, its energy
efficiency and where it can be used. Here are the top 5 reasons to consider
using blow in insulation:
1. Blow in insulation is adjustable. Depending on how much material is used, it
can create a protection with an R value of 15-38.
2. Only virgin materials are used to create most blow-in varieties of
insulation. This means there a reduced chance of allergies.
3. Blowing the material into the crevices allows for a tighter fit and seal. It
can be directed around corners, beams, or wiring that may already be in the
walls.
4. Installing blow in insulation is fast. A barrier, referred to as a blanket is
stapled to all of the 2x4s to keep the material from floating away and adhering
where it isn’t wanted. Then a small slit is cut into the blanket. A hose is
inserted and measured amounts of the insulation are blown into place.
5. This type of insulation is extremely energy efficient. As it is blown in it
expands and adheres to the surrounding surfaces. It fills even the tiniest of
cracks as it does this.
The Complete Installation Process
After attaching the blanket to the surrounding boards, the small opening cut
into it allows the hose to be pointed in all directions around the wall or
ceiling. After the material is in place the blanket’s slit is closed and taped.
This blanket does not act as a moisture barrier, it just control the spray. The
material itself resists moisture.
Drywall or other wall materials are then installed right over the insulation
blanket. In a renovation project this means that an entire wall would not have
to be removed in order to insulation. Take an extremely old home for example.
There may be no insulation at all. Instead of removing layers of plaster wall,
you could simply make a hole, position the hose and fill the walls will energy
efficient insulation. Then patch the wall and the job is complete.
The blow in insulation is more expensive than traditional insulation. However,
experts estimate that energy savings is so great that within 2 to 4 years those
costs are recovered.
About the
author: Erica Bosworth is a publisher for the
http://www.soundproofing-tips.com internet site. In his publication the
author is working on topics like
blow in insulation and others.
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