Insulation

Quality home insulation is one of the best ways to keep your home comfortable and save energy on heating and cooling. Insulation works by blocking heat from entering your home in the summer and keeping heat in your home in the winter, which regulates the temperature inside. By avoiding very high and very low temperatures, your HVAC system will run more efficiently and use less energy all year long.

There are several common types of home insulation. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. The rate of deterioration also varies between types..

Some of the most common types of insulation are:

• • Cellulose Insulation
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Fiberglass Insulation

At Home Insulation ATX we recommend cellulose insulation because we believe that it is particularly well-suited to the climate in Central Texas.

Some of the benefits of working with cellulose insulation are:

• • • It fits well around pipes, air ducts, and wires, covering each nook and cranny and leaving very few air pockets.
    • It reduces waste.Cellulose is made of recycled materials (such as newspaper fibers) and has the highest level of recycled content in the industry.In addition, its production and delivery is usually local, which reduces transportation costs and carbon footprint.
    • It increases airtightness by 74%, compared to 41% with fiberglass insulation. Heating tests have shown that the cellulose-insulated buildings use 26% less energy than those with fiberglass insulation
    • It has the highest fire safety rating (Class 1) which means that the material is highly resistant to fire and won’t spread flames easily.
    • It is treated with boric acid which makes it resistant to mold and a deterrent for mice and other pests.
    • It has great noise reduction abilities due to the density of the material