Insulation Masters FAQs
1- How can I know if I need to re-insulate?
If your home was built in the ’70s or before, you are likely to need more insulation. However, there are other indications that you may need to re-insulate your home:
- Energy bills that are higher than normal
- Uncomfortable drafts
- Uneven temperatures from room to room
- AC running more than usual in summertime
2- How can I know where I need to insulate?
For specifics about your home (for example, you may have enough insulation in the walls but need more in the attic), it’s best to talk to an insulation company. On a more general note, you should insulate:
- Attic
- Basement
- Crawl spaces, if your home has any
- Walls
- Floors
- Ceilings
- Garage doors
- Around piping, ductwork, etc.
3- How much can I save?
Not only will installing insulation improve the comfort of your home, it can also save you money on your energy bills. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the typical American family spends close to $1,500 each year on energy bills. The average U.S. home with insulation installed to present standards in the ceiling, walls and underfloor, saves between 10% and 50% more than in not insulated or deficiently insulated dwellings.
4- What is R-value?
R-value is a measure of the ability of insulation to resist heat flow.
The higher the R-value the better the thermal performance of insulation.
5- Can insulation help reduce unwanted sound?
Yes, insulation is an efficient form to reduce unwanted sound. Its function is to efficaciously reduce the transmission of noise through indoor and outdoor floors and walls. There exist products offering at the same time thermal and acoustic insulation. Insulation Masters can help you to choose the suitable insulation for your needs.
6- What is the best insulation for soundproofing?
Loose-fill cellulose and fiberglass are undoubtedly the best insulation materials for soundproofing.
7- What benefits will enjoy with fiberglass insulation?
Fiberglass insulation is a profitable way to insulating your home or commercial property. Not only can you see some savings on your heating and refrigeration bills, but you can also help reduce sound pollution.
8- Are any insulation products green?
Yes. Cellulose insulation has the utmost post-consumer content, about 75%.
Fiberglass insulation is made up of roughly 35% recycled glass and 65% silica sand, a renewable and practically inexhaustible resource.
9- Can I add new insulation on top of old insulation?
Yes. Unless it is wet, you can add new insulation on top of an old one.
Wet insulation can lead to mold, mildew or even rotting of your ceiling roof rafters.
If the insulation must be removed, Insulation Masters can do this for you.
10- Where can I get more information about insulation?
General: U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Star, a service of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Fiberglass, Rock and Slag Wool Insulation: North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
Spray Foam: Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
Call to Insulation Masters and some of our specialists will answer your questions and offer you personalized information.