Insulation made from fiberglass has been the most popular insulation for either commercial or residential buildings. Fiberglass’ high R rating and ease of use are the main reasons fiberglass is superior to the other available insulation types.
The term R value describes the ability of a material to resist heat transfer; the insulation will function more effectively the higher its R rating. Insulation with higher R ratings will help to retain the heat in your home and reduce your overall energy costs. Different areas of the country will have different R rating requirements, and will surely need different solutions and products. You will not require a high R rating product if you live in a warmer climate. You will see the most benefit from high R value products in cold climates, as it is the most efficient insulation at preventing heat loss. Learn more about attic insulation and home attic insulation.
Since it is a member of the “loose-fill” insulation category, fiberglass is pliable enough to squeeze into the smallest of spaces and also insulate the bigger areas of attics and walls. Fiberglass insulation is manufactured using glass which has been melted and then spun into fibers. Using recycled glass for much of the raw materials means fiberglass insulation a dependable and eco-friendly product. These fibers are then packaged as either rolls (utilizing a foil paper) or loosely bagged “blow-in” insulation.
The most common form of insulation used in home applications is fiberglass rolls, which are most often sold in widths which fit snugly in the space between joists and between wall studs. The big, pink rolls of fiberglass insulation have become a familiar sight.
Blown in insulation is best for spaces where accessibility is nearly impossible, such as eaves and irregular crawl spaces. With this type of insulation, small pieces of fiber are actually blown into the space using specialized equipment. To help stop settling, which will decrease the insulation’s effectiveness, many of the blow-in products come with a special glue that keeps all of the fiber pieces in place.
Fiberglass insulation has been the best selling insulation for commercial buildings. Fiberglass’ high R rating and ease of use are the main reasons fiberglass is superior to the other available insulation types.
Another potential problem with blow-in insulation is the mess. If you rile up the stuff, it will wind up in places you don’t want it, like on the carpet and in your lungs and down your back. Therefore, if you plan on turning your attic into a storage space, it would be advisable to use the pink rolls and then place plywood on top of the joists. This will have the additional benefit of further insulating your home. You may also cover the blow-in fiberglass, but installing the rolls is really a lot simpler, quicker, and less expensive.
By Gadgeteer
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