Choosing between Blown In Insulation and Spray Foam Insulation
Have your latest heating bills been draining your bank account? We certainly feel your pain nowadays!
Adding some insulation to your home can really help keep your energy bill lower while also keeping your entire home warmer. Two options we like to suggest to homeowners are blown-in insulation and spray foam insulation, and we explain the advantages of each material below.
Minimal Mess
All of our insulation materials are really durable and will provide your home comfort for years to come. However, if your home is already constructed, certain insulation types may make more sense than others.
The cool thing about blown-in insulation and spray foam insulation is that they can be installed without having to tear down walls or involve any major remodeling!
Spray foam insulation is sprayed directly into the space you are wanting insulated, and it dries to a hardened form to protect your space.
Blown-in insulation can either be blown directly into large areas like your attic, or it can be added into your walls with minimal invasiveness. A small hole is drilled in between each of your wall studs and the material is blown right in. When your wall is full, the hole is simply patched up and you are done!
When Spray Foam Insulation Makes More Sense
While both types of insulation have similar benefits, spray foam insulation is a great choice when you are looking at covering oddly shaped areas or tight corners. Places like where your roofline meets your attic floor or in the back of your crawl space are vulnerable to heat loss and air leaks—and spray foam can be your answer!
Two main benefits of spray foam are moisture control and air sealing. The material is sprayed directly onto the area you are needing to insulate, and it expands as it dries, filling the gaps and cracks with a tight seal. This helps keep out unwanted moisture and those chilly drafts. When moisture can’t get in, mildew and mold can’t grow!
Choosing Blown-In Insulation
Blow-In insulation is a great choice when you are looking to cover large areas, like your attic or basement. It can be installed directly over existing insulation (as long as the current insulation is in good shape) and can quickly add a nice thick layer of insulation throughout your entire space.
In addition, it is really fire-resistant! The densely packed cellulose or fiberglass material can make it hard for fire to spread. Whichever insulation material you choose for your home, Koala Insulation of Northwest Pennsylvania is here for you.
We are here to help tackle any insulation project you have. Call us at Koala Insulation of Northwest Pennsylvania today.
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We Provide Insulation Services to the Following Northwest Pennsylvania Areas
BUTLER, BOYERS, BRUIN, CABOT, CALLERY, CHICORA, CONNOQUENESSING, EAST BUTLER, EAU CLAIRE, EVANS CITY, FENELTON, HARMONY, HARRISVILLE, HILLIARDS, KARNS CITY, LYNDORA, PARKER, PETROLIA, PORTERSVILLE, PROSPECT, RENFREW, SARVER, SAXONBURG, SLIPPERY ROCK, WEST SUNBURY, GROVE CITY, JACKSON CENTER, MERCER, SHARON, HERMITAGE, STONEBORO, CALLENSBURG, POLK, CLINTONVILLE, EMLENTON, KENNERDELL, BEAVER, BEAVER FALLS, CONWAY, FREEDOM, INDUSTRY, MIDLAND, MONACA, NEW BRIGHTON, ROCHESTER, ZELIENOPLE, NEW CASTLE, BESSEMER, DARLINGTON, EDINBURG, ELLWOOD CITY, ENON VALLEY, FARRELL, FOMBELL, HILLSVILLE, KOPPEL, NEW GALILEE, NEW WILMINGTON, PULASKI, VOLANT, WAMPUM, WEST MIDDLESEX, WEST PITTSBURG, WHEATLAND, BAIRDFORD, BAKERSTOWN, BRADFORDWOODS, GIBSONIA, WARRENDALE, WEXFORD, ALLISON PARK, GLENSHAW, INGOMAR, PITTSBURGH, MARS, VALENCIA, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP
Counties Served
BUTLER, CLARION, MERCER, VENANGO, BEAVER, LAWRENCE, ALLEGHENY
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