The proper insulation or combination of insulation materials for your home can positively impact energy efficiency and indoor level of comfort. At Radiant Drywall & Insulation, our insulation experts have the knowledge and experience necessary to ensure your home is effectively insulated. As a result, we enable you to cut energy costs and reduce the stress on your HVAC system. Using batt fiberglass and spray foam insulation can help achieve this.
Blanket: Batt and Roll Insulation
Blanket insulation — the most common and widely available type of insulation — comes in the form of batts or rolls. It consists of flexible fibers, most commonly fiberglass. You also can find batts and rolls made from mineral (rock and slag) wool, plastic fibers, and natural fibers, such as cotton and sheep’s wool. Batts and rolls are available in widths suited to standard spacing of wall studs, attic trusses or rafters, and floor joists: 2 inch x 4 inch walls can hold R-13 or R-15 batts; 2 inch x 6 inch walls can use R-19 or R-21 products. Continuous rolls can be hand-cut and trimmed to fit. They are available with or without facings. Manufacturers often attach a facing (such as kraft paper, foil-kraft paper, or vinyl) to act as a vapor barrier and/or air barrier. Batts with a special flame-resistant facing are available in various widths for basement walls and other places where the insulation will be left exposed. A facing also helps facilitate handling and fastening during installation.
Sprayed-Foam and Foamed-In-Place Insulation
Liquid foam insulation materials can be sprayed, foamed-in-place, injected, or poured. Foam-in-place insulation can be blown into walls, on attic surfaces, or under floors to insulate and reduce air leakage. Some installations can yield a higher R-value than traditional batt insulation for the same thickness, and can fill even the smallest cavities, creating an effective air barrier. You can use the small pressurized cans of foam-in-place insulation to reduce air leakage in holes and cracks, such as window and door frames, and electrical and plumbing penetrations.
ICYNENE Spray Foam Insulation
Recommended by the US Department of Energy, ICYNENE spray foam insulation blocks air and moisture from penetrating nearly any area of your home. Radiant Drywall & Insulation is proudly an ICYNENE Gold Circle Licensed Contractor and Dealer, enabling us to provide you with the best in their open-cell and closed-cell insulation solutions.
Icynene foam can be either sprayed or injected, which makes it the most versatile. It also has good resistance to both air and water intrusion.
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Long Island’s Insulation Experts
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