Once you have made the big decision to invest in the purchase of a home, there are many smaller decisions that can have a significant impact on the home’s value. And some of these smaller decisions may affect the home’s value and its overall level of comfort; the choice of your home insulation fits into this category. When deciding on how to insulate your home, you want a solution that meets your specific needs while providing both cost and energy efficiency.
Top Home Insulation Solutions
Each insulation solution comes with its own set of unique characteristics and advantages. The best insulation solution for your home may not be the best insulation solution for your neighbor’s home, and vice versa. At Radiant Drywall & Insulation, our home insulation experts can help you to find the optimal form of insulation that works best for you.
Batt Fiberglass Insulation
Cost-efficient, energy efficient, and effective, batt insulation is one of the most popular home insulation solutions. Made up of fiberglass mainly comprised of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials, batt insulation is also an eco-friendly choice.
The Benefits of Batt Fiberglass Insulation
- Relatively quick installation process
- Its flexibility makes it easy to install in almost any interior location
- Cuts down energy costs
- Moisture resistant
- Sound-absorbent
- Noncombustible
Spray Foam Insulation
Long-lasting and highly durable, spray foam insulation is an ideal choice for many homeowners. Spray foam insulation is available in open-cell and closed-cell forms, each of which can effectively insulate every aspect of your house. Spray foam is applied via specialized tubes that are used to evenly spread the spray foam to the designated area of the home requiring insulation.
The Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation
- Guaranteed for the life of the structure
- Moisture resistant
- Helps prevent mold
- Energy efficient
- Increases your home’s value
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulosed is made up of more than 75% recycled paper fiber, making this form of insulation another eco-friendly option. Implementing an insulation method called dense packing, cellulose is administered directly into circular cut holes in walls to fill their interior cavities. This method is perfect for retrofitting projects or closed wall spaces.
The Benefits of Cellulose Insulation
- Increased fire resistance
- Mold resistant
- Deters insects
- Cost-efficient
- Eco-friendly
- Ideal for retrofitting and closed walls
How Effective Insulation Increases Your Home’s Value
Even if you are insulating a new home that you have not moved into yet, it is important to actively think about the future by protecting your investment. The boosted energy efficiency levels achieved by implementing an effective insulation solution can increase your HERS Index score, providing added value to your home. Since this is good for the environment and your wallet, installing effective insulation is always a smart choice.
Home Insulation Expertise
At Radiant Drywall & Insulation, we have been successfully applying effective insulation solutions for over 55 years. Contact us today so we can help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient.