What’s the difference between insulation types?
There are a number of modern insulation products on the market today. In fact, there are more options than one might think of. Given the vast array of options, it makes sense to do your homework, as some will work better, and some worse for your particular project.
Your structure, location, weather, size of building, habits, and dozens of other factors are important considerations in choosing the right type of insulating material. Luckily, we can help. Peruse these broad types of insulation below, and give our team a call with questions - or to get started.
Spray Foam insulation
Spray foam insulation is extremely popular among homeowners due to its relatively inexpensive nature, ease of application, and money-saving property. As you might imagine, spray foam insulation is sprayed into a space. As it settles, spray foam insulation expands and completely fills the space. It morphs around and fills in gaps between wood and pipes and other obstructions in walls. Because spray foam creates a continuous surface, it is incredibly effective in keeping heat in, moisture out, and eliminating drafty conditions. There are a number of types of spray foam insulation, including open and closed foam insulations. We’ll work with you to determine the best type of insulation for you, and will install it quickly and efficiently as you continue to work on your project.
Rigid Board Insulation
Rigid Board is known in many circles (and stores) “Foam Board.” As the name implies, this insulation is made of incredibly rigid material and can stand a lot of abuse. The material comes in board panels which is specially manufactured from a dense, resistant foam. Not only do these dense blocks protect heat or cool; they also prevent noise from moving to adjacent rooms. Rigid board is also highly company and is ideal for specific projects.
Mineral Wool
Mineral Wool is comprised of a few different materials, and comes in a couple different forms. Mineral wool itself is comprised of furnace slag, raw insulting materials, and rock – interestingly. It comes in a few forms, including batt, a blown-in consistency, and board. Mineral wool is extremely flexible in this respect, given its multiple forms. Mineral wool can go anywhere in your home, and is exceptionally useful in adding a layer of fire prevention to your home or structure.
Cellulose Insulation Material
Cellulose insulation is made from a number of recycle materials, organic materials (including plants) and other environmentally friendly products. This makes it one of the most environmentally friendly options for insulation. Cellulose insulation comes in a batt fill or loose fill format, and is effective when blown in to walls and open spaces. Ask our team about cellulose, especially if you’re interested in the most environmentally friendly options for insulation.
Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS)
The Blown-in Blanket System (BIBS) is an interesting composite insulation that combines two different insulation approaches. First, a loose insulation is blown into a wall area or crevice. Then, a net barrier consisting of different materials is added, which dramatically increases both the retention of conditioned or heated air, and reduces noise travel. This is a useful insulation choice around noisy piping, machinery, or in rooms you’d like to insulate and trap sound in.
Reflective Insulation
Reflective insulation is exactly what it sounds like – made from reflective material, reflective insulation works by reflecting radiants, heat, and sun, and reducing heat absorption. By turning heat energy away from a protected surface, reflective insulation bounces warm energy back towards the source. This is exceptionally useful in hot climates, and can help to reduce costs associated with cooling structures in these warm locations.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass Insulation also comes in a few varieties; including rolled, batt, FSK faced, foil, or kraft composite. These varied materials make fiberglass insulation a great (and flexible) option for your projects – as you can select the specific type that best suits your needs. Fiberglass insulation can work almost anywhere in a structure as well – making it that much more convenient.
There are a number of modern insulation products on the market today. In fact, there are more options than one might think of. Given the vast array of options, it makes sense to do your homework, as some will work better, and some worse for your particular project.
Your structure, location, weather, size of building, habits, and dozens of other factors are important considerations in choosing the right type of insulating material. Luckily, we can help. Peruse these broad types of insulation below, and give our team a call with questions - or to get started.
Spray Foam insulation
Spray foam insulation is extremely popular among homeowners due to its relatively inexpensive nature, ease of application, and money-saving property. As you might imagine, spray foam insulation is sprayed into a space. As it settles, spray foam insulation expands and completely fills the space. It morphs around and fills in gaps between wood and pipes and other obstructions in walls. Because spray foam creates a continuous surface, it is incredibly effective in keeping heat in, moisture out, and eliminating drafty conditions. There are a number of types of spray foam insulation, including open and closed foam insulations. We’ll work with you to determine the best type of insulation for you, and will install it quickly and efficiently as you continue to work on your project.
Rigid Board Insulation
Rigid Board is known in many circles (and stores) “Foam Board.” As the name implies, this insulation is made of incredibly rigid material and can stand a lot of abuse. The material comes in board panels which is specially manufactured from a dense, resistant foam. Not only do these dense blocks protect heat or cool; they also prevent noise from moving to adjacent rooms. Rigid board is also highly company and is ideal for specific projects.
Mineral Wool
Mineral Wool is comprised of a few different materials, and comes in a couple different forms. Mineral wool itself is comprised of furnace slag, raw insulting materials, and rock – interestingly. It comes in a few forms, including batt, a blown-in consistency, and board. Mineral wool is extremely flexible in this respect, given its multiple forms. Mineral wool can go anywhere in your home, and is exceptionally useful in adding a layer of fire prevention to your home or structure.
Cellulose Insulation Material
Cellulose insulation is made from a number of recycle materials, organic materials (including plants) and other environmentally friendly products. This makes it one of the most environmentally friendly options for insulation. Cellulose insulation comes in a batt fill or loose fill format, and is effective when blown in to walls and open spaces. Ask our team about cellulose, especially if you’re interested in the most environmentally friendly options for insulation.
Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS)
The Blown-in Blanket System (BIBS) is an interesting composite insulation that combines two different insulation approaches. First, a loose insulation is blown into a wall area or crevice. Then, a net barrier consisting of different materials is added, which dramatically increases both the retention of conditioned or heated air, and reduces noise travel. This is a useful insulation choice around noisy piping, machinery, or in rooms you’d like to insulate and trap sound in.
Reflective Insulation
Reflective insulation is exactly what it sounds like – made from reflective material, reflective insulation works by reflecting radiants, heat, and sun, and reducing heat absorption. By turning heat energy away from a protected surface, reflective insulation bounces warm energy back towards the source. This is exceptionally useful in hot climates, and can help to reduce costs associated with cooling structures in these warm locations.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass Insulation also comes in a few varieties; including rolled, batt, FSK faced, foil, or kraft composite. These varied materials make fiberglass insulation a great (and flexible) option for your projects – as you can select the specific type that best suits your needs. Fiberglass insulation can work almost anywhere in a structure as well – making it that much more convenient.
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