Insulation acts as a barrier between the inside of your home and the outside temperatures, keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By choosing the right insulation for your climate zone, you can reduce your energy bills as well as help preserve energy. Therefore, it’s important to take the following factors into account when selecting insulation:
- Hot temperatures
- Relative humidity
- Annual precipitation (rainfall and snowfall)
Selecting the Right Insulation
Before installing insulation in your home, it’s helpful to understand the insulation requirements specific to your climate zone. Things to take into consideration include the temperature range, humidity levels, and the usual weather conditions in your region as these factors can all effect the performance and effectiveness of insulation. For example, since Long Island has a high humidity climate zone, installing insulation materials that have excellent moisture resistance will help prevent mold and mildew.
There are various insulation materials to choose from – fiberglass, cellulose, and spray foam – each having its unique advantages.
Fiberglass: Affordable and versatile with many advantages including excellent thermal performance, great sound absorption, and resistance to mold and mildew.
Cellulose: Eco-friendly option as it is made from recycled materials and offers excellent thermal performance, great soundproofing, resistance to pests and rodents
Spray Foam: Provides excellent thermal resistance, excellent air sealing and moisture control in humid climates, and great sound absorption.
While selecting the ideal insulation for your climate is important, having a professional installation company on your side is equally important. At Radiant Drywall & Insulation we’re here to help ensure that your insulation is installed correctly so that your home remains comfortable year-round, regardless of the temperature. Call us today at (631) 878-1515 to schedule a consultation.
