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The Benefits of Batt Insulation

When it comes time to choose what insulation is right for your remodel project or insulation upgrade, it can be easy to become overwhelmed or confused by all of the options. We are grateful to help those in our community make the best choice when it comes to insulation materials.

Batt insulation is one of our more popular insulation materials. Read on to get the details.

Batt Insulation Throughout Your House

If you picture batt insulation, you will probably picture it fitted snugly between wall studs or insulating exterior walls. While that is one of the most common uses for batt insulation, it can do much more than that.

In addition to your walls, batt insulation can also be added to:

• attic rafters
• ceilings
• basement spaces
• crawl spaces
• floors

Batt insulation typically comes pre-cut in measured rolls, making it easy to roll it right into place. It can provide comprehensive coverage for large areas, but also can be cut to fit tight spaces.

Just be sure to choose the right R-value for your space and for our southern climate. The wrong insulation in the wrong spot in your home can be troublesome in more ways than one!

Batt Insulation’s R-Value

If you are new to the insulation world, “R-value” is incredibly important when it comes to choosing your insulation. An insulation’s R-value tells you how good that particular material is at controlling heat transfer in your home. The higher the number, the more effective it is!

A typical R-value is between 3.1 and 3.7 per inch for batt insulation, making it a good middle-of-the-road insulation type.

If you are new to the area or just moved to a new house, don’t just pick up a roll of batt insulation at the hardware store without doing your research! Batt insulation comes in varying degrees of thickness, so it is important to know what you are purchasing before installing it.

Thicker materials may be more necessary in colder weather climates, while thinner materials are often a better choice in the South. Call in the pros to help you choose the right materials and properly insulate your house.

Fiberglass Batt Insulation Is Eco-Friendly

Another great thing about batt insulation is that it can be made out of recycled materials. Fiberglass batt insulation is made by melting down glass and spinning it into long fibers.

Those fibers are then woven together into that classic pink sheet most people are familiar with.

Since fiberglass batt insulation is made up of mostly recycled materials, it cuts down on the need for brand-new manufactured products. Batt insulation also doesn’t shrink over time, making it a really durable choice for many areas of your home that need long-term insulation.

Less replacement equals less trash, making fiberglass batt insulation an eco-friendly choice.

We can upgrade your insulation with our high-quality batt materials! Contact us at Koala Insulation of Chattanooga today.