Attic insulation
Insulated attics can make your home more energy efficient, which can lower your heating and cooling bills. This is because insulation minimizes air leaks and prevents heat from escaping into unheated areas. Attic Insulation can prevent pollutants like dust and mold from entering your home, which can be harmful to people with allergies or asthma. A well-insulated attic can help maintain your home's condition, which can increase its resale value.
"in - su - late"
Protect (something) by interposing material that
prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.
Rebates
and incentives
There are a wide variety of incentives and rebates to choose from to help you replace appliances, HVAC systems, hot water heaters and insulation. These incentives and rebates can help you offset the cost of energy efficient products that can help you upgrade your home, save energy and make your home more comfortable. For more detailed information please visit Insulation Tax Credits.Air sealing
Preventing air infiltration to and from your attic requires air sealing. We will air seal your attic walls plates and all penetrations in the attic floor to stop air leakage to and from your attic. Air sealing has become a great new trend when insulating your attic. What exactly is attic air sealing? Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel — like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping will have a great impact on improving your comfort and reducing utility bills. Refer to the house diagram below to see common air leak locations that you should aim to seal. For more details on air sealing, please click here. Insulation Removals
Prior to starting your retrofit project, Insulate SB, Inc will remove your existing insulation and prepare the desired location in order to install your new energy efficient insulation. Insulation ends up serving as a filter in older homes that are not air sealed. Dirt and dust and can travel from your attic to the interior of your home and vice versa, hence using the insulation as a filter. Insulation removal consist of vacuuming loose fill materials with our removal machine and collecting the material in recyclable bags. Fiberglass batts are hand bagged and we vacuum the attic of any loose particles or debris. All removed material is removed from the site and delivered to a certified recycle waste center.recycled
insulation
We understand that Spray foam may not be the correct material for your application. We will work with you to come up with an alternative that not only fits your application but fits your budget. Additional materials we recommend that consists of recycled content is Rockwool and fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass insulation is the most widely installed insulation today made of 65 - 70% recycled content of glass bottles. It is cost effective, maintains insulating power over time, doesn't settle if installed properly and does not absorb moisture or become combustible.
is your house
too tight?
Homeowners are often concerned about sealing their house too tightly; however, this is very unlikely in most older homes. A certain amount of fresh air is needed for good indoor air quality and there are specifications that set the minimum amount of fresh air needed for a house. If your home is too tight, a fresh air ventilation system may be recommended. After any home sealing project, have a heating and cooling technician check to make sure that your combustion appliances (gas- or oil-fired furnace, water heater, and dryer) are venting properly. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues related to homes, such as combustion safety, visit EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Web site.
Does your attic need insulation?
Create a comfortable, healthy and energy efficient living space
Building a new home or remodeling your current home could be the most enjoyable experience ever had. Insulation is essential for any building project; its primary purpose is to control the heat flow in and out of a building or structure. Thus keeping the building cool in the hot and dry summers and ensuring the warmth remains inside your home during the cold and chilling winters. Insulation not only controls the heat, it helps to create a comfortable and cozy environment that is more energy efficient and economical.
Insulation is not only used for the thermal aspects but also as a fire retardant, impact insulation and sound proofing. The choice of insulation will depend on the ability of the product to serve multiple functions. The benefits of installing insulation are massive and will assist in a comfortable indoor climate.