Pros Discuss Fiberglass Insulation Installation

A properly insulated home can keep you feeling comfortable year-round, can save you energy costs, prolong the lifespan of your HVAC system, keep out unwanted pests and more. While innovations have been made in the insulation space and products like spray foam insulation are becoming more popular, fiberglass insulation is a tried and true insulation material and is used in the majority of homes today. When installed properly, fiberglass insulation is a great choice and it can be used in multiple ways to insulate key components of your home. While it might seem simple to install fiberglass insulation, using the correct methods and types of insulation, as well as handling with care, are all critical to ensuring the safety of the installer and the functionality of the insulation. Our company specializes in home efficiency, and we do so by offering valuable services to the people of Northern California. We install and repair some of the most efficient systems in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning space, provide effective insulation options for homes, install energy-efficient windows and doors and offer solar panel installation and maintenance services as well. If you want to ensure your home is running at peak efficiency and you’re spending as little as possible for your energy bills, our team of customer-focused and licensed professionals can help. Today we will be discussing fiberglass insulation and the installation process of this tried and true way to keep the air in your home at a comfortable level. If you are building a new home, remodeling or renovating an existing home or looking to optimize the insulation in your home, fiberglass can play an important role. When many people hear the term fiberglass insulation, their first thought is batt fiberglass rolls of insulation which fit neatly between studs. Batt insulation has been used in home construction for decades, and there is a good chance it’s behind the walls in your home now. This time-tested method of insulation is either faced, meaning it has a paper vapor barrier, or unfaced. It is easy to install because it comes in rolls which are in 16 or 24 inch widths to accommodate the space between studs. Batt insulation is the standard for walls and some ceilings, but loose-fill fiberglass insulation is also essential for many homes and is used in open spaces such as attics and wall cavities where it would be difficult or impossible to use batts. This insulation is sometimes referred to as blown-in because it is applied directly to a surface of cavity to provide insulation. Loose-fill fiberglass is used in modern construction to cover ductwork and attic floors to keep homes cooler. When installing any type of fiberglass insulation, it’s important to use caution and the proper safety measures. Fiberglass contains very small pieces of glass, and if handled improperly or without the right equipment, these fragments can harm the skin, eyes or respiratory system. For this reason, it’s key to have an expert install the fiberglass for the health of the homeowners and the installation team. Want to learn more about insulation and home efficiency? Visit our website at https://www.clearefficiency.com/, contact us via email at info@clearefficiencyhome.com or give us a call at (916) 438-2532 today.