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Your home can benefit from residential insulation and save you energy costs by keeping a relatively stable temperature inside, not directly influenced by the weather conditions outside. You will find that some parts of the house such as the walls and attic will require insulation to prevent loss of heat and warm air to the environment, keeping your house cool during hot days and warm in cold ones. It is important to decide where you would like to add insulation in your home, and also consider the thermal performance of the insulating material.
Blanket Batts and Rolls
Residential insulation can be done using batts and rolls that are made of fibreglass, wool, plastic or natural fibres. Not only does it prove to be highly efficient, but it can be used for both wall and roof insulation, making a complete insulation solution for your home. The rolls can be slotted between beams and studs to prevent escape loss of heat to the immediate environment.
Spray foam Insulation
This type of insulation involves liquid foam that is sprayed, poured or injected on location, drying to fill all the spaces where heat is likely to escape from the house. Seek insulation consultation to find suitable insulation material that is best for you, which depends on the required thermal performance.
Foam Board Insulation
Mostly made of polymers, these are rigid panels that provide insulation to your home and can be practically installed anywhere that requires insulation, from the attic and roof insulation to sheathing of basement walls. They are known to have up to twice the insulation capacity compared to other insulation materials of the same thickness. This makes them a good insulation option, offering great insulation value with a small-size footprint.
Rigid Fibre Insulation
Also known as fibrous board insulation, this form of insulation uses a special mineral wool material or fibreglass for effective residential insulation. You can use this kind of insulation for areas that experience high temperatures around the home, such as air ducts. The insulation material is manufactured away from the site and can be installed on the consultation for both faced and unfaced boards, preferably by a professional.
Residential insulation solutions that exist in the market today cater to all your warmth needs and come in a range of types. To ensure that you choose the best insulation type for your home, consider scheduling an insulation consultation session with a professional to help gauge the best insulation material that will provide the best thermal performance for your needs.
Share22 July 2019
Hello, my name is Colin and this is my construction blog. When people think of the construction industry, they often just imagine guys in hard hats building brick walls. While this is a popular image of the industry, it doesn't reflect the true diversity of different contractors and tradesmen who are involved in a construction project. Lasy year, my wife and I decided to construct our dream home. I had to arrange visits of plumbers, roofers, electricians, surveyors and home builders in order to get the job done. I learnt a lot during that experience, so I decided to start this blog.