Attic Insulation Services

Consider the following reasons from the U.S. Department of Energy to properly insulate your home:

• Insulation can help you save money on your energy bills.
• Insulation can make your home more comfortable with a more uniform temperature.
• Insulation can make your walls, ceilings, and floors warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

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Home Insulation FAQs

Mr. Handyman has been helping homeowners repair, maintain, and enhance their spaces for over 25 years! We are the one-stop solution for everything on your to-do list. This includes answering your questions about home repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Here are answers to some of your most frequently asked questions about home insulation services.

What is the best type of insulation for a house?

The ‘best’ type of insulation for a house will vary depending on factors like, where the insulation is placed, the climate where the home is located, the size of the house, the type of construction material used, and more. Here are a few types of home insulation materials to consider:

• Blanket Insulation: Made of flexible fibers like fiberglass.that come in rolls or batts. Commonly used in homes to fill in areas like unfinished walls, ceilings, and floors. It can also be hand-cut and trimmed to fit an oddly shaped room.
• Spray foam or injection foam: Used to create an air seal that makes a space more comfortable and energy efficient. Core foam masonry foam is a dry resin foam that is injected into the cores of a cinder block wall.
• Polystyrene beads: Commonly used to insulate cinder block walls.
• Rigid fiber insulation: Made from fibers, like fiberglass or mineral wool, that comes in the form of rigid boards. Used to insulate air ducts and other areas where a sturdy, high-performing insulation is needed, often with the ability to withstand high temperatures.

Is adding insulation worth it?

Yes! Especially if you live in an older home. Most older homes, ones built prior to the 1960’s, have less or inadequate insulation compared to homes built after. Even adding more insulation to a newer home can save you money in the long run.

Call a qualified home energy assessor to perform an energy audit and identify the R-value and thickness of the existing insulation, including areas where adding more home insulation will improve energy efficiency.

Should I insulate my house myself?

While you could install the insulation yourself, doing so leaves your home open to costly mistakes and associated health risks if you’re not properly protected. Installing insulation yourself is also time-consuming.

A professional home insulation company has the equipment, training, and licensing to install the insulation correctly. They can also identify areas in the home that need insulation the most and make the appropriate recommendations.

Can you have too much insulation in your house?

If you seal the interior of your home too tightly or have too many layers of insulation, moisture can be trapped between the layers. When that happens, mold can develop, creating a health risk.

What is the best insulation for an old house?

Insulation for an older home poses unique challenges, but two types of insulation best-suited for an older home are foam insulation and loose-fill insulation. Expanding foam is great for insulating hard-to-reach areas and sealing air leaks. It’s easy to spray in and has a high R-value per inch. Loose-fill insulation is ideal for insulating existing walls and attics without having to tear them down. It’s also great for oddly shaped areas and is made from recyclable materials.