You can’t shove the pink stuff into a closed wall, and you certainly can’t tear down the wall, only to rebuild it again later. Blown, or sprayed-in insulation can make your home more energy efficent, as well as keep the cold outside where it belongs.
Fiber glass is the most common type of blown- and sprayed-in insulation material. Retrofitting insulation into existing walls and attic space can achieve a 20 to 30 percent savings in heating and cooling bills.
Fiber glass, blown-in insulation is a popular choice for attics and hard to reach areas. Properly applied, blow-in fiberglass insulates better then any other type of insulation. Proper technique in the application is critical. Fiberglass can be “fluffed up” if care is not taken during its application. “Overblowing” fiberglass occurs when the installer applies enough material to reach the desired depth, but with less material then is required to achieve the proper rate value. Manufacturer’s recommendations on coverage should be followed. Makers of fiberglass insulation list specific “depth plus density” recommendations to achieve proper results.
It’s best to let a professional do this type of insulation. As stated above, if you get it wrong, you could end up paying a lot more then necessary to fix the already existing problem.
This is where JTS Insulation comes in. We are certified for both, blown-in as well as regular, fiber glass insulation. If you want the best, forget the rest and try JTS.
If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment! Or write to us at: jtsinsulation@gmail.com!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
High Energy Costs Getting You Down? Insulation Is The Best Way To Save Money This Winter
With the cost of home heating oil going up all the way past $4 a gallon, and winter approaching quickly, you may want to think about getting your house insulated.
Insulation promotes energy efficiency and offers a positive effect on the environment. Lowering fuel consumption saves money and lowers the generation of greenhouse gasses. Many materials used in insulation now have been recycled or made of recycled materials, not to mention saving you money in the long run.
As homeowners, you need to view your house systematically and identify all portions of the structure that contribute to heat loss. No insulation, or not enough insulation can account for half the heat a home looses to the outside environment.
Here are a few areas to concentrate on:
Attics and Ceilings
Heat rises, and the main place where you loose heat is through your attic. If you have little or no insulation, not only are you loosing heat during the winter, you are also raising your air conditioning bill in the summer. It would surprise you how many houses have little to no insulation in the attic. Fiberglass, mineral wool, and blown-in insulation can be used to in unfinished attics. Finished ceilings and attics will require blown-in insulation of fiberglass or rock wool.
Walls
Walls between garages, especially if you have an unheated garage, and crawl spaces are often left uninsulated. Installing insulation to these areas will save on heating and cooling.
Floors
Floors over unheated crawl spaces and unheated basements leads to heat and cooling loss as well.
Basements
Uninsulated basement walls and foundations can account for 25% of a home’s heating and cooling cost.
Insulating all of these areas can save you a bundle, as well as help save the environment. Adequate insulation, energy efficient windows, either stripping, maintaining intact interior vapor barriers and proper ventilation will dramatically improve the energy performance in a home.
If you are thinking of insulating your home, whether it’s your attic, basement, or ceilings, JTS Insulation is the best place to go. Their professional team of brothers will have you feeling nice and cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.
Insulation promotes energy efficiency and offers a positive effect on the environment. Lowering fuel consumption saves money and lowers the generation of greenhouse gasses. Many materials used in insulation now have been recycled or made of recycled materials, not to mention saving you money in the long run.
As homeowners, you need to view your house systematically and identify all portions of the structure that contribute to heat loss. No insulation, or not enough insulation can account for half the heat a home looses to the outside environment.
Here are a few areas to concentrate on:
Attics and Ceilings
Heat rises, and the main place where you loose heat is through your attic. If you have little or no insulation, not only are you loosing heat during the winter, you are also raising your air conditioning bill in the summer. It would surprise you how many houses have little to no insulation in the attic. Fiberglass, mineral wool, and blown-in insulation can be used to in unfinished attics. Finished ceilings and attics will require blown-in insulation of fiberglass or rock wool.
Walls
Walls between garages, especially if you have an unheated garage, and crawl spaces are often left uninsulated. Installing insulation to these areas will save on heating and cooling.
Floors
Floors over unheated crawl spaces and unheated basements leads to heat and cooling loss as well.
Basements
Uninsulated basement walls and foundations can account for 25% of a home’s heating and cooling cost.
Insulating all of these areas can save you a bundle, as well as help save the environment. Adequate insulation, energy efficient windows, either stripping, maintaining intact interior vapor barriers and proper ventilation will dramatically improve the energy performance in a home.
If you are thinking of insulating your home, whether it’s your attic, basement, or ceilings, JTS Insulation is the best place to go. Their professional team of brothers will have you feeling nice and cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.
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