The Two Most Important Types Of Insulation

There are many types of insulation available when you are thinking of insulation. When you are doing insulation installation Marysville WA in your home, you need to keep in mind two things:

• In which space do you want or need to add or install insulation?
• The R-values of the areas you want to insulate.

The two most common type of insulation is crawlspace and attic. This article gives the details of the crawlspace and attic insulation.

Attic Insulation

Insulating your house can save you a lot of money and energy required to heat your house during cold climates with traditional or energy-operated appliances. Therefore it is essential to insulate your home. The things that you need to keep in mind before going for attic insulation Marysville WA are as follows:

 

• Attic insulation costs
• Start with the attic floor
• Choosing the right insulation type and material
• Size your existing insulation and remove any lousy stuff
• Estimate your targeted R-Value
• How much insulation to buy
• All air leaks should be sealed

Crawlspace Insulation

Crawlspace insulation Bellingham WA, like other insulation, serves the primary purpose of the insulation: it minimizes loss of hot and cool air from home. There are two types of crawlspace insulation, ventilated and unventilated.

Ventilated crawlspace means there is proper ventilation which is the ideal type, as it helps eliminate moisture. And if your crawlspace needs to be ventilated, insulating the walls of the crawlspace is more beneficial than insulating the subfloor of the room above. Installing a polyurethane vapor barrier adds to the insulation process.

A homeowner can do crawlspace insulation, but it is advisable to seek professional help. They will make your task easy, dispose of unnecessary stuff, and spray insecticide and fungicide.

Conclusion

Installing insulation is an easy process and can be done independently, but it is still advisable to opt for a professional. Insulation helps you to save money and energy.