Are you wondering why insulation is important in spring? To avoid harsh summer temperatures or freezing winter cold, insulation is necessary in your home or attic. Here are some benefits to insulation your attic/home in spring. Keeps Irritants at Bay Spring is a pleasant time to do jobs such as insulation in your attic or home. The climate is also mild in spring. If you do not have adequate insulation, pollutants such as dust and pollen can easily get into your home. Foam insulation can be used to reduce the irritants. Spray foam can be used to create a barrier that will keep …
Have you ever replaced your home's insulation? Insulation is an essential element of a home. It is also an item that you may not consider replacing because it is not frequently required. This article will discuss the benefits of replacing old insulation as well as how to determine if you need to replace your insulation. How can I determine if my insulation requires replacement? There are several indications that it may be time to replace your home's insulation. Here are several of the leading causes: The temperature varies throughout your residence. In the winter, a poorly …
In order to be comfortable throughout the year if you live in Minnesota, your home must be adequately insulated. People commonly associate insulation with the cotton candy-like material found throughout the house. Numerous individuals are unaware of the importance of insulation to their homes. Mild Climate The season in which you decide to install new insulation in your Minnesota home will have a significant impact on the cost of installation and the comfort of your home. Due to the mild weather prevalent throughout Minnesota during the fall season, this is typically the optimal …
Many homeowners think of insulation simply as "the pink stuff" hidden behind their walls and in their attics. But insulation plays a vital role in a house's energy efficiency. Are you aware of how insulation affects the comfort of your home? You might be surprised to learn that replacing your insulation can drastically lower your monthly energy bills, particularly if it hasn't been inspected or replaced for a while? How Insulation Works Insulation reduces heat transfer between the materials that make up your home's construction envelope. In addition to blown cellulose …
When ice dams form at the bottom of roofs, water can enter and cause damage to walls and roofs. A roof's snow melts and runs down to its bottom edge, where it freezes. An ice dam is a large block of ice that can cause water to back up beneath shingles and cause damage. Ice dams cause structural damage to walls and roofs. There are many factors that contribute to ice dams. Older homes often lack adequate insulation, especially at roof-to-wall joints. Particularly susceptible to this problem are low-sloped roofs with short overhangs. The heat from the frame members warms the …
As MGT Insulation, we offer a variety of insulation services, using high-quality products in all the most critical spaces. But why do we need insulation, anyway? In this article, we will examine the seven top reasons to ensure your home has the insulation it needs, and how MGT Insulation can help. Visit our site to find out what we have to offer. Keep your home comfortable It is best to insulate your home to ensure that your heating and cooling systems are as effective and efficient as possible. The heat can move much more freely between the inside and outside of a house without …
Is there any homeowner who wouldn't like to save more money on their energy bills? Many households are more concerned about their energy bills than you might think. One in three American households had difficulty paying their energy bills. The reason why? Many homeowners struggled to maintain adequate heating and cooling in their homes. Insulation is something we've all heard of. What exactly does insulation do? The majority of homeowners are unaware of what insulation does to save energy. You can save more on your energy bills by installing adequate …
Cellulose insulation is the best type of insulation to keep your home cool in the hot summer months and warm during the cold winter months. It’s eco-friendly too. Here are a few reasons why you should consider using cellulose insulation today. 1. Insulation is rated on the R-value (resistance to thermal conduction). Dense packed cellulose is usually installed using air so there are no gaps present. High installed density measuring about 3.5 pounds of material for every cubic foot ensures there is no settling. 2. Movement of heat is through convection which means that cellulose …
Do you believe that your house has enough insulation? There is a 90% chance your house doesn't have enough insulation unless you have added insulation to a renovated or a newly bought home, or extra insulation was added when your home was being built. As per the data released by North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, 9/10 homes in the US do not have enough insulation. The importance of insulation in homes should be clear from the fact that heating and cooling costs account for 42% of the utility bill in a typical home as per the data provided by the US Department of …
Good home insulation can have a tremendous impact in keeping the house cool during the warmer months. This is why home insulation is a top priority for homeowners and it can do an equally good job during the winters. It's recommended to focus on your home insulation as the temperature starts to rise outside. When everything is well-insulated, you are going to have a far easier time managing the amount of cooling that's used indoors. This can lead to major savings on your bills at the end of the month while keeping things as comfortable as necessary. Here is a deeper look …
If it has become expensive to cool or heat your home, or some of the rooms feel uncomfortable, in most cases air leaks are undoubtedly among the primary culprits. Air leakage occurs throughout your home, as the air that you have paid to condition escapes through openings. These processes force your HVAC system to work a lot harder and cause your home to become too hot over the summer months and too cold over the winter months. All attics have cracks and gaps that let air escape. This is partly due to flaws in the construction of the home, or from HVAC or electrical work, or from …
You have finally decided to get that insulation for your home but you are now wondering about the type of insulation to choose. There are a number of options available to you including cellulose, fiberglass, and spray or injection foam. It can be a daunting task to choose the right insulation for your home as there are a number of things you need to consider including: Cost of the insulating material Effectiveness of insulation material Long-term savings Insulation for Your Attic: Comparing Spray Foam Vs Fiberglass Vs Cellulose If you are experiencing difficulty in …
Roof ice dams can be a brutal fact of life in cold, snowy regions. For homeowners living in such places, making ice dam prevention is a crucial factor to consider when roofing your house. The significance of this issue is even greater since ice dam prevention materials are what roofing companies provide during cold climates. Therefore, it’s prudent and natural to be wary of add-ons provided by companies soliciting your particular business. So, what is ice dam prevention and do you need it? Impact of Ice Dams The ice dams’ effect is often not noticed until much later. Maybe in a …
Ice dams (and icicles) form when the snow melts, runs down your roof and refreezes near the edge. This only occurs when part of your roof warms to above 32 degrees F, warm enough to melt the snow, while the roof edge remains below freezing. This is often the result of a warm attic. In most homes, heat escapes through ceilings into the attic and warms the wood and shingles directly above it. Although the outdoor temperature is below freezing, the snow melts over the warmed section of roof. When the melted water runs down the roof, it hits the cold edge not warmed by the attic. There …
You’re probably aware that most attics and roofs are vented. Maybe you’ve seen a fan in the side of your attic under the eaves, or maybe you’re aware of the ridge cap at the peak of your roof. What you may not know, however, is that most homes don’t have enough attic ventilation, and that this lack of adequate ventilation can be raising your energy bills and doing damage to your home. Proper attic ventilation is an important part of overall roof maintenance. Attic ventilation is important to keep the air flowing through your attic, rather than simply letting it sit. Ventilation …
Foam board insulation is a great alternative to the very common fiberglass batt insulation that is in most of our homes. It has a higher R-Value per inch of thickness, it’s resistant to moisture and is easy to work with. Because of its resistance to moisture, foam board insulation is a great choice whenever and wherever there is a chance it could get wet, such as: an exterior foundation, inside a basement against the foundation, and on the outside of a house beneath a house wrap. Foam board insulation is more expensive than traditional batt insulation, so use it only when moisture …
Spray foam insulation, also known as foaming insulation or sprayed insulation, is a two-part liquid insulation that insulates and air seals wherever it is applied. The material comes in two large 55 gallon drums – an iso and a resin. These two liquids are kept separate until applied at the jobsite by a qualified, licensed spray foam installer. The two liquids travel up through a heated hose to the spray gun where they are combined to create the foam. The foam expands within seconds to fill the cavity surface. Depending on the type of sprayed-in foam insulation used, closed-cell or …
When it comes to insulating your home, there are two commonly used materials to do the job, fiberglass and cellulose. Both materials improve the energy efficiency of your home but do so in different ways. R-Value R-values refer to how well an insulation performs at blocking thermal transfer. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation performs. Fiberglass and cellulose have similar R-values, with ranges depending on how and where they are installed. Because fiberglass comes in batts or blown-in insulation and both materials can be loosely or densely installed, this can change …