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Insulation is the loose celled material used in various parts of a structure to help slow the transfer of heat into or out of your home.
It is rated by it's Resistance value or R-value. The higher the R-value, the more effective the insulation is at stopping the transfer of heat. The amount of insulation should be determined by it's R-value, not by any amount of inches.
According to Xcel Energy, as much as 70 percent of the energy you pay for is used to heat and cool your home. A properly insulated and air sealed home results in lower heating and cooling bills, can increase the value of your home in a selling market and provide overall comfort by eliminating drafts and deadening loud noises in and outside of the home.
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Let's talk types of insulation...
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| Batted Insulation |
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| Batt Insulation:
♦ insulation strips made of flexible fiber glass. Most strips are 4 to 8 feet in length and made to fit between joists, beams and studs. Main uses are in the attic, floor, walls and cathedral ceilings.
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| Blown Fiber Glass Insulation |
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| Loose Fill Insulation:
♦ is made with small particles of materials like fiber glass or cellulose. The material is loosely packed in a bag and then blown into cavities with a machine. Main uses are in attics, floors, walls and various hard to reach closed spaces.
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| Rigid Insulation |
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| Rigid Insulation:
♦ is a rigid board made from fibrous material or plastic foams that are cut 24"-28" wide and vary in thickness. Mainly used under the foundation slab and/or the exterior and interior foundation walls.
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| Closed - Cell Foam Insulation |
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| Closed-Cell Foam Insulation:
♦ Closed-cell foam has many tiny foam cells closed and packed together. These cells are filled with a gas that helps the foam rise and expand and become a greater insulator. Mainly used in boxsills, crawlspaces and air sealing.
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