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Q: How can I schedule an estimator to look at my upcoming project? Q: Do you sell insulation products? A: We do sell insulation products. However, at certain times of the year, we are unable to sell from our inventory due to high demand and lower supply rates. Please call us, and we will do the best to help you obtain the material you need. TOP A: Insulating for sound control is best completed during the building process before drywall is installed. Sound control is achieved when fiberglass batt insulation is installed in interior walls of the home. When sound waves pass through a sound-insulated wall, ceiling or floor, the energized air molecules bump into the insulation fibers and pass some of their energy into the fibers. Thus, when the sound wave reaches the other side of the wall, ceiling or floor, it has much less energy, and the sound has much less volume. The result is a quieter room. Popular areas for sound control include bathrooms, bedrooms, media rooms, study/office areas, and between floors of the home. Q: What is fiberglass? A: Fiberglass is made from silica sand, which is heated to high temperatures to produce glass and then spun into micro-thin fibers. It is usually formed into either blankets (batts or rolls) or loose-fill. Batts are available in kraft-faced or unfaced varieties. Please talk to your estimator to determine where vapor-barrier should be used. Q: What is R-value? A: A material’s R-value is the measure of its resistance to heat flow. It is important to know the R-value because many states or regions require that a roof system have a minimum amount of thermal resistance on commercial, industrial, and/or residential buildings. The way it works is simple: the higher the R-value, the more the material insulates. Q: Do I need to re-blow insulation in my attic? A: Typically, houses in warm-weather states should have at least an R-30 insulation in the attic, whereas houses in cold climates should have at least an R-38. These insulation levels will keep heated air from migrating out in winter. In a cooling climate, a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning equipment. Before you add any insulation to your attic, you need to know how much insulation (R-value) is already there. This is simply done by measuring the thickness of your attic's existing insulation. Most older homes have between 3" and 6" of fiber glass blanket insulation. This is roughly equal to an R-value between R-9 and R-19. Here is a great link to consult if you are thinking about upgrading your attic insulation, http://www.bge.com/portal/site/bge/menuitem.5e8ef9b342df471021b08424025166a0/. Q: What is the difference between the types of insulation? A: Please review this comparison chart. |
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