Tulsa Insulation Services
When you're adding a room or remodeling, insulation is a vital component to add to increase the comfort of the space indoors. The effectiveness of insulating materials is measured by its R-value, which is the term that describes how long the product resists temperature change in hours. If a material has an R-value of R-19, it means that it can resist a temperature change for 19 hours. Insulation is available in a number of different forms, including batt, loose, formed and liquid. Choosing the right kind depends on the project and where the material will be used.Batt Batts are easy to install and provide R-values based on the thickness of the material. Most often found as fiberglass or rock wool, the batts can be nailed or stapled between joists or studs. Thicker batts have higher R-values. The EPA recommends R-values of R-30 to R-60 in the attic and R-15 in the walls in this part of Oklahoma. Adding insulation to your basement ceiling or attic is an easy project with batts, since they unroll easily and the material is contained within protective outer covering.Blown-inWhen you need to add insulation to existing walls or new construction, blown-in provides good R-values and it can be easier to install than other kinds. Blown-in insulating materials are most often made from cellulose, 85 percent of which is recycled paper. The product is treated with borates as a fire retardant, which also protects against insect and rodent damage. Installers use a blower to add the material to attics and walls. The depth of the installation dictates R-value and thicker is always better.FoamWhen space is limited, whether for new construction or retrofitting, foam products provide the best values for resisting heat, with R-values that range from four to eight per inch. These are available as formed sheets or expanding urethane sprays. Insulating with expanding foam is more expensive than batt or blown-in.When you're planning to add to your home or do a home improvement project, contact Air Assurance. We can help you with planning the heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and yes, insulation, for the space.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. Visit our websiteto see our current promotionsand get started today! Insulation Maintenance image via Shutterstock