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30 December 2022
We get asked repeatedly about the “R-Value” of blown-in blanket insulation. To answer the question, we turn to the countless homeowners in and around Worcester about how they describe their “R-Value”. The common answer: “Really-good, Really-effective, with Real-energy cost savings”. The advantages of blown-in blanket insulation are numerous. At this products core benefit offering is the fact that the product conforms to any size of wall cavity making it the ideal insulation system to maximize the invisible surface areas of your home that go untouched by other insulation treatment options. It is popularly used in wall or roof insulation in both wood and steel-framed buildings. In others, it is installed in new construction as well as existing buildings. It satisfies the increased efficiency and higher R-values with the added benefit of design flexibility. With the blown in blanket insulation it guarantees optimal performance with the certified professionals who install the system and give the full benefits to the homeowners. This system installed by a trained and certified contractor gives the R-value its focus because the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. The life expectancy of blown-in blanket insulation lasts the lifetime of the building or home. It is because it is so densely packed, it eliminates the risk of slumping contributing to long service life. Further, since the blown in blanket insulation materials are made of silica sand, limestone and soda ash extracted from the Earth’s crust it becomes environmentally friendly and less installation waste because only the amount of fiber necessary to fill the wall cavities. For more tips on Blown in Blanket Insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
22 December 2022
Can you imagine getting through a New England winter without a blanket, literally blanket insulation that traps your body heat? Well, blown-in blanket insulation for your home works very similarly not to trap free body heat, but that expensive warmed air flowing through your home.
The biggest advantage of blow-in blanket insulation is that it maximizes thermal efficiency and provides one of the highest R-value insulation effect attainable.It gives assurance of high performance once it is installed correctly because with professionals doing the unique process of placing a measured amount of dense-pack fiberglass blowing wool behind a proprietary, it assures that dust-free fabric virtually eliminates settling down. Adding more its excellent sound control that completely fills objects inside the wall cavity resulting in excellent sound control. Blown in blanket insulation has become the most preferred insulation method because it has a high-density insulation that delivers the highest R-values on the market today. Another advantage of this blown-in blanket insulation is its flammability. Because it uses a proprietary and approved fiberglass blowing wool that is naturally non-combustible. It assures that this insulation is fully safe and does not support the growth of mold and contains no added formaldehyde.
Blown in blanket insulation completely fills the void due to the process of stretching a fabric on the wall cavity and blowing in fiberglass. This method gives an excellent finished product both in terms of efficiency, and sound attenuation. Further since this is made from recycled content, it delivers maximum performance with minimal weight.
For more tips on Blown in Blanket Insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
15 December 2022
The holidays have arrived. As we write this, we continue to do our very best to meet and exceed your expectations. Simultaneously, our hearts are filled with Holiday joy, too many to itemize fully. One of our greatest joys is our appreciation of you. Please know how much we value and are personally rewarded by our relationship.
For warming our hearts and for thinking of us when our business can meet your needs, everyone here at Custom Insulation Company offers our thanks and heartfelt greetings for a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and joyful wishes for your every holiday celebration.
9 December 2022
Blown-in attic insulation services here in Hebron, CT offers you a path to comfort and energy savings that will make a difference in your lives. Blown-in insulations solutions offer a proven ability to insulate behind walls, wires, pipes, and other hard-to-reach places. The long-term benefit for return on investment is amongst the highest in the industry.
If you need additional home attic insulation, or insulation for new construction homes, you can actually save money by choosing blown-in cellulose insulation. A team of custom insulation specialists will address the installation to ensure that every part of your attic that needs to be insulated is covered.
Once the blown-in insulation is installed, your home will have an increased value and be energy-efficient, noise-proof, and moisture-free. And, blown-in insulation lasts longer than other alternatives when installed correctly. Additionally, the material used in blown-in insulation is proven safe and does not irritate the human skin.
You can also ask the Custom Insulation project estimators to provide you with a free written proposal for your specific application. To find out more about blown-in attic insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
30 November 2022
Whether your basement is finished or not, the right insulation is important for temperature control and the prevention of moisture. It is helpful using plastic-covered blanket insulation that will trap moisture going through the concrete, leading to mold, moisture, and odor problems. If your basement is unheated, install blanket insulation in between exposed floor joists. It is necessary to install a subfloor to make room for insulation if you are dealing with moisture issues. Choose a basement insulation option that is best suited for your home and budget.
It is a primary rule that before you start insulating your basement floor, it is necessary to determine if the basement has been affected by moisture or water damage. Because if you continue doing so, installing floor insulation during such damage will allow mold. Basement insulation requires an in-floor heating system to keep the space warmer in winter. It will reduce the utility bills since the heat rises from the floor and heats the space. Insulating the basement is highly important not only for temperature control and lockout out water damage but it is also a great way to help reduce energy costs. It is added into the interior and exterior walls including the ceiling. Installing fiberglass blanket insulation is an easy, cost-effective method to help conserve energy. With fiberglass building insulation, it provides excellent optimal performance. It has a broad availability of R-values sizes and facings that will ensure the right product for the job. And this product resists mold and mildew and will not rot or deteriorate. Blanket insulation is the best option that will depend on the nature of the basement, whether it is finished or unfinished and of course the budget.
Ultimately, it will be comfortable to make your finished basement warm and inviting by installing floor insulation. Blanket insulation greatly helps moderate the room’s temperature and increases energy efficiency because it is made of flexible fibers, most commonly fiberglass. Wet fiberglass insulation will lose its effectiveness until it dries. And it will often dry naturally and regain its original R-value.
For more tips on Blanket insulation for Basement, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
25 November 2022
When the temperature drops, and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, it is the best time to prepare for the winter chill and be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather. Blanket insulation is the answer to all these problems. With blanket insulation, the blanket wrap provides a continuous vapor barrier that helps reduce air leakage and gives a dramatic impact on whole home comfort.
Blanket insulation is in the form of batts or rolls. Batt insulation comes in flat pieces. It is made of fiberglass or mineral wool which is pre-cut into flat pieces. It is an inexpensive way to insulate your home. There are some batt insulations that come with a foil or paper facing and some come with no facing. The need for facing is determined by your climate in your area and whether you need a vapor barrier you are insulating. When you use a Blown-in-blanket system insulation, it is fire resistant, moisture resistant and there are no chemicals or off-gassing. It guarantees to keep you toasty warm and save on energy costs. It utilizes manufactured fiberglass blowing wool installed in walls, floors, attics, or ceilings behind a proprietary fabric. And in the case of your basement if unheated, add pieces of batt insulation to the rim joists – the area along the top of the foundation where it meets the exterior walls.
In choosing the right insulation material for your home, between batt insulation versus blown cellulose, keep in mind that batt insulation is a more effective thermal barrier. It is more practical and durable. It will reduce the amount of energy required to heat and cool a home by as much as 50 percent. Along with low energy bills, the significant effect in your home will be more comfortable all year round.
For more tips on Blanket Insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
18 November 2022
Our path to personal and professional success is paved by- and with- the quality souls with whom we have surrounded ourselves. And, we consider you a member of our extremely valued fraternity of customers, vendors, service providers, mentors, and friends. It has been a strange couple of years, and we all have each other to thank for surviving and thriving. For this we give thanks.
This Thanksgiving we would like to use this week's blog to communicate our heartfelt appreciation for all the support, loyalty, service quality, and passion for our business we have received this past year. Going forward, our commitment is to even better strengthen our business and our relationships throughout into 2023 and beyond.
Warm Thanksgiving wishes, to you all.
17 November 2022
Insulating your home offers more comfort because it helps your home stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There is no need to crank up your heating or cooling system to the maximum just to get by. The insulating materials will vary based on environmental external temperatures and other things. Blanket insulation gives you a good start to enjoy easy, efficient year-round comfort.
Proper insulation and air sealing in your home is the best way to prevent wasted energy and keep your home and energy bill in a comfortable, happy place. It is unavoidable if your home has poor insulation and air leaks. In this case, you will be wasting 15% more than you need to on heating and cooling. It is because of the extra wear and tear on your heating system and air conditioner. In addition, location is also a factor in insulating your home. Insulating your home if you are living in a busy street or noisy neighbors will not block everything out but it will absorb sound and will help make your home a quieter place to relax. Environmental-friendly is favorable with blanket insulation because it is one of the best steps you will take to make a difference in terms of your home’s energy performance and carbon footprint.
Further with blanket insulation, being able to tell your prospective buyer that top-quality insulation is already in place and lowering the home’s operating costs will be a real selling point. If you are planning to sell your home in the coming years, it serves as a good investment, though. Investing in this one home improvement, your entire home will benefit from all year-round comfort for the rest of your life.
For more tips on Blanket Insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
10 November 2022
This kind of blanket is so helpful that it will not only keep your home warm in the winter but also keeps your home cool in the summer. The fiberglass material slows the spread of heat, cold and sound in structures. With fiberglass blanket insulation for walls and ceiling, dampens sound and thermal insulation in metal and wooden roofs, partition walls and for cladding floors. It is versatile in its wide variety of uses.
Blanket insulation has been proven to have a relatively low density when compared to other types of insulation materials. It offers enormous benefits since it uses up to 80% recycled glass. In addition this type of insulation is so flexible because the natural properties of this insulation covers unusually shaped equipment. It is naturally sound-absorbent material and will significantly sound transmission. It is the reason why it is considered one of the most common materials for heat conservation. It will absorb and dampen sounds significantly reducing noise levels. It is very advantageous since it minimizes process disturbances and energy loss. Fiberglass insulation provides excellent resistance to extreme weather conditions when incorporated into heat traced blankets.
Further, we install insulation with roof raisers to give the house additional thermal qualities. With a roof blanket, it is manufactured for heat, sound and fire insulation, your roof is safe. Ultimately, this insulation is resistant to aging which does not cause corrosion or rust and does not help the development of mold, vermin and fungus. It is time to order quality fiberglass for your walls and ceiling now.
For more tips on Blanket insulation, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
31 October 2022
If you live in an antique home, you may need to add additional insulation to the attic, walls and crawl spaces in order to make your home more energy efficient. Adding home insulation is very important for cutting down on energy bills, and for maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. Air leaks happen when certain parts of your home are not adequately sealed and insulated. This is a common issue to older homes which is why additional home insulation is needed in them. But what is done with existing insulation?
Home insulation used to be made of corncobs, newspapers, wood shavings, or other similar materials. These early insulation materials can be left in place when more modern insulation is added. Only home insulation containing asbestos and urea-formaldehyde create a concern in older houses. If you don’t know what type of insulation is in your antique home, it is best to hire an insulation specialist to inspect the existing insulation to see what it contains. If the insulation contains asbestos which is carcinogenic, a complete removal of the insulation is required by a licensed removal company or you may choose to encapsulate the material if removing it is too intrusive. Urea-formaldehyde is a health hazard when it emits noxious gases which is why it was discontinued.
The appropriate amount of home insulation in Hebron, CT helps cut down on energy expenses and increases the value of your home. But in the case of older and antique homes, inspections are very important in order to determine the right material to be used when adding insulation.
For more information about how to have additional insulation installed in your antique house, contact Custom Insulation Company, Inc.
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