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If you’re thinking about installing fibreglass batt insulation in Nepean, it’s a good idea to have an understanding of the basics. Home insulation is essentially about stopping “heat transfer”. In winter, it means stopping indoor heat from escaping out. In summer, it means stopping outdoor heat from intruding. Bottom line, “heat transfer” is bad – it negatively affects home comfort, it compromises energy efficiency, and it results in high utility bills (winter and summer). With high quality insulation, you can prevent all of the negative impacts associated with “heat transfer”.
Whether you’re opting for fibreglass batt insulation or fibreglass loose fill insulation, the aim is the same – to create an effective “system” that will stop “heat transfer”. Regardless of product, maximum performance is achieved with a professional installation. Hiring a professional will ensure the best short-term and long-term results. Most importantly, a professional insulation contractor will address all aspects of home energy efficiency with a “system” that works. That “system” will serve to make meaningful improvements throughout.
The System works by:
Fibreglass insulation has proven to be reliable in residential installations. Fibreglass batts are those fluffy insulation pads that are commonly used throughout the attic and inside basement walls. The other fibreglass option is loose fill. This insulation product is “blown” into an attic. It can also be blown into outer walls. Both of the product options have satisfactory R-Values.
If you’ve decided to install fibreglass batt insulation in Nepean, you’ll get the best results from a professional. Insulation professionals know how to strategically install “batts” so that maximum thermal protection is assured. In some installations, fibreglass batts can be effectively used to “top up” existing insulation. The objective with “batts” is to create an efficient “thermal barrier”.
When professionally installed, fibreglass products (batts or loose fill) offer satisfactory long-term performance. Both of the fibreglass product options are completely safe for installation indoors.
Top benefits of fibreglass insulation:
The main disadvantage of fibreglass insulation is related to air movement - neither product will completely block air movement. In fact, even with the most professional installation, there is still some potential for air leakage. As such, an air barrier is required in addition to the insulation. Another disadvantage of fibreglass is related to air moisture. If the fibreglass material gets water soaked, insulation integrity will be compromised, and deterioration will set in over the long run.
In resolving the cons of fibreglass, professionals are opting to install spray foam insulation as an alternative. Homeowners who are looking for an alternative to fibreglass batt insulation in Nepean can now opt for the spray foam option. Where fibreglass insulation will fail to block air leakage and effectively block air movement, spray foam will seal a space airtight.
Spray foam provides a seamless air barrier that blocks air leakage and controls air movement. In the attic and roof cavity, a spray foam application creates an airtight “system” – an effective air barrier and moisture barrier in one application. The results are evident – much improved energy efficiency; diminished energy consumption; and noticeably reduced heating and cooling bills.
Compared to other insulation options, spray foam is superior in many ways. A spray foam install does it all – delivering very high R-Values; creating a completely airtight space; and preventing air movement and moisture collection. As such, spray foam has quickly become the favourite of many home energy professionals.
As a premium product, spray foam insulation could be expensive for some project budgets – but there’s an alternative. Homeowners considering fibreglass batt insulation in Nepean can choose the “hybrid” installation, a cost effective alternative from Insultech. This installation combines spray foam and fibreglass batts.
Delivering excellent results, the “hybrid” installation from Insultech provides benefits from both the spray foam product and the fibreglass product. Here, the experts at Insultech will recommend the best installation options based on your needs. With Insultech, you can be sure that all of the work is done right the first time.
Whether you decide on fibreglass loose fill, fibreglass batts, or spray foam, the professionals at Insultech guarantee your satisfaction. We install everything according to the manufacturer’s specifications; we don’t take any installation shortcuts; and we assure long-term performance.
Insultech installers are skilled and experienced – we are always focused on high standards. Most importantly, we do a comprehensive job - with effective air sealing, quality insulation products, and ventilation to complete the “system”. Finally, we offer our customers a 100% guarantee.
If you’re in need of fibreglass batt insulation in Nepean, you should compare insulation contractors in the region. At the same time, we believe that our service and installations are hard to beat in the home energy industry. Simply put, at Insultech, we do it all right the first time.
In Nepean, and in neighbouring communities, you can start things off with a FREE home energy assessment. We will assess your home from the attic to the basement, and recommend products and installation that will deliver the best overall return-on-investment for many years to come.
If you’re ready to act, call one of our home energy consultants directly at 1-800-265-1914. To find out more about all of the products and services offered at Insultech, visit our company website at https://www.gni.ca/. As a division of Great Northern Insulation, you can rely on Insultech every time.
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