SUSTAINABILITY & PERFORMANCE:

Homeowners, commercial clients, and builders all share common concerns about the sustainability of their buildings and construction materials. That’s why we use fiberglass insulation with renewable materials such as sand and glass recycled from many sources, including glass bottles and other resources destined for landfills. The result? Fiberglass insulation that promotes both energy efficiency and sustainability.

Budget-Friendly: Fiberglass insulation is a budget-friendly option for many homeowners. You still get many of the same perks as other types of insulation, but fiberglass is one of the least expensive options on the market today.

Easy to Install: You will not have to wait long for fiberglass insulation to be installed. While the installation process can be easy, it is still best to call in the professionals. That’s because if someone without a lot of experience installs your fiberglass insulation, it can be installed improperly and you could lose a lot of the benefits of this insulation.

Not Too Flammable: Fiberglass is made out of sand and recycled glass, so that means it does not catch fire that easily. If it is under direct flame, it will melt, not burn. Fiberglass insulation is not a fire hazard.

Increases Energy Efficiency and Reduces Noise: Fiberglass insulation can help increase the energy efficiency of your home. It helps to slow the spread of heat and cold by trapping pockets of air. This helps keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Plus, it helps the amount of outside noise that comes into your home.

Mold and Mildew Resistant: The type of fiberglass insulation we install is mold and mildew resistant. So you will not have to worry that your new fiberglass insulation is retaining moisture and possibly causing more harm than good to you and your family.

Improves Indoor Air Quality: Your home’s indoor air quality is very important to the health and well-being of you and the rest of your family. Fiberglass insulation can help improve your home’s indoor air quality because it helps reduce mold and mildew growth.

Eco-Friendly: Because fiberglass insulation is made out of renewable resources, like sand and glass, it is an eco-friendly choice for those worried about the impact of their carbon footprint.

What is R-Value?

Simply put, It’s the ability to resist heat flow — insulation’s thermal resistance. The R-value can depend on the thickness and density of the product.

Insulation R-value is the industry standard. When it comes to insulation, the higher the R-value, the better. What R-value is right for you? It all depends on where you live. If an area has variations in thermal comfort or the owner wants to reduce heating and cooling costs, professional installers as well as do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) can enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling systems and may reduce costs by adding fiberglass insulation. But first, you’ll need to determine the R-value you want to achieve. We’ve got tips to help you determine your R-value and plan your next insulation project.

By reducing energy usage, fiberglass insulation allows your heating and cooling systems to operate with greater efficiency, which decreases energy use, may reduce your energy bills, and limits the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Fiberglass insulation helps you — and all of us — do more while consuming fewer resources.

Fiberglass resists heat transfer in attics, ceilings, ducts, floors, piping, and walls in buildings and applications of all types. That’s why it’s been widely used in construction for more than 80 years.

Regional R-Values

Your home doesn’t necessarily need the highest R-value insulation. The R-value your insulation needs depends on your local climate.  The map above shows each region of the U.S. and the Department of Energy’s corresponding climate zone. Once you find your home’s zone on this map, you can use the below insulation R-value chart to determine the minimum R-value your insulation should have.

Find your zone on the map and then use the above insulation R-value chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic, walls, floors and crawlspaces. These R-values are a sum, meaning this should be the total R-value once you add up the entire depth of insulation. For example, if you have a type of insulation that has an R-value of R-5 per inch of thickness, you will need a depth of 6-inches of this insulation installed in your attic to reach R-30 if you live in Zones 2 or 3.  

Note from this chart that the ideal R-value differs for each part of your home. The ideal attic insulation R-value is different than the ideal wall insulation R-value. Make sure your home is properly insulated in all these locations. 

Note from this chart that the ideal R-value differs for each part of your home. The ideal attic insulation R-value is different than the ideal wall insulation R-value. Make sure your home is properly insulated in all these locations.