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Insulating your home is very important. This article will explain how to decide what insulation is right for your home. Insulation can reduce both heating and cooling bills. Both types, of insulation, have their advantages and disadvantages. Batt insulation can be put in by anyone with a little know how. However, blown in insulation needs to be put in by a professional. The thermal importance, of fiberglass insulation, is directly related to it's ability to trap and maintain small pockets of air.
Putting in batt insulation requires patience and close attention to detail. When you install it, it is important to that you staple and cut it to the exact length that you need, between your studs. Any access, that is left up, has a tendency to lose it's effectiveness. Placing batt insulation in your attic, requires a lot of kneeling and walking on your studs. A one inch thick board that is 30 inches by 30 inches allows you to sit or kneel more comfortably, while you work. Besides this board, you will need the use of a tape measure, sharp cutting knife and a very good staple gun. When you cut your batts, you should always measure and cut on the paper side. Blown in insulation provides a seamless air tight bond of insulation. In both cases, it is good to use a safety mask to keep fiberglass and dust from entering your body.
One very important factor to consider is the R-factor involved in your insulation. It is not the same, when you compare blown to batt fiberglass. The R-factor for batts offers you a slight advantage. You can obtain a 3.1 to 4.2 per inch of material with batts. The R-factor for blown in fiberglass is 2.3 to 2.8 per inch. Depending on where you live, you need to check with a professional, to see which R-factor type of insulation you will need.
The cost per square foot between blown and batt doesn't vary that much. What does matter, is who and how your installation is installed. As with all construction materials, prices will fluctuate during the year with the flow of the economy.
The above factors will help you decide how to use the proper insulation for your home.
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