What’s the difference between insulation types?
Spray Foam insulation
Spray foam insulation is immensely popular among homes due to its relatively inexpensive nature, ease of application, and money-saving property. As you can expect, spray foam insulation is sprayed into a space. As it sets, spray foam insulation expands and entirely fills the gap. It morphs around and fills in gaps between wood and pipes and other objects in walls. Because spray foam produces a continuous surface, it is highly successful in keeping heat in, moisture out, and reducing drafty conditions. There are a number of varieties of spray foam insulation, including open and closed foam insulations. We’ll work with you to identify the appropriate type of insulation for you, and will install it quickly and efficiently as you continue to work on your project.
Rigid Board Insulation
Rigid Board is known in many circles (and businesses) “Foam Board.” As the name says, this insulation is comprised of highly hard material and can endure a lot of punishment. The material comes in board panels which is specially produced from a dense, durable foam. Not only do these solid blocks keep heat or cold; they also prevent noise from travelling to adjacent rooms. Rigid board is also extremely company and is suited for specialized purposes.
Mineral Wool
Mineral Wool is constructed of a few distinct components, and comes in a couple different forms. Mineral wool itself is formed of furnace slag, raw insulting materials, and rock – curiously. It occurs in a few forms, including batt, a blown-in consistency, and board. Mineral wool is particularly adaptable in this aspect, considering its many forms. Mineral wool may go anyplace in your home, and is very effective in adding a layer of fire prevention to your home or structure.
Cellulose Insulation Material
Cellulose insulation is created from a range of recycling materials, organic resources (including plants) and other environmentally beneficial items. This makes it one of the most environmentally friendly solutions for insulation. Cellulose insulation comes in a batt fill or loose fill type, and is effective when blown in to walls and open spaces. Ask our team about cellulose, especially if you’re interested in the most environmentally friendly solutions for insulation.
Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS)
The Blown-in Blanket System (BIBS) is an intriguing composite insulation that incorporates two separate insulation techniques. First, a loose insulation is blown into a wall region or crack. Then, a net barrier consisting of different materials is added, which greatly boosts both the retention of conditioned or heated air, and limits noise travel. This is a useful insulation choice near noisy piping, machinery, or in places you’d wish to insulate and trap sound in.
Reflective Insulation
Reflective insulation is exactly what it sounds like — created from reflective material, reflective insulation works by reflecting radiants, heat, and sun, and lowering heat absorption. By directing heat energy away from a protected surface, reflective insulation bounces warm energy back towards the source. This is extremely valuable in hot climates, and can help to cut expenses associated with cooling structures in these warm locations.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass Insulation also comes in a few variants; including rolled, batt, FSK faced, foil, or kraft composite. These varied materials make fiberglass insulation a terrific (and flexible) alternative for your projects – since you may select the specific type that best meets your demands. Fiberglass insulation can operate practically everywhere in a structure as well – making it that much more convenient.
Spray Foam insulation
Spray foam insulation is immensely popular among homes due to its relatively inexpensive nature, ease of application, and money-saving property. As you can expect, spray foam insulation is sprayed into a space. As it sets, spray foam insulation expands and entirely fills the gap. It morphs around and fills in gaps between wood and pipes and other objects in walls. Because spray foam produces a continuous surface, it is highly successful in keeping heat in, moisture out, and reducing drafty conditions. There are a number of varieties of spray foam insulation, including open and closed foam insulations. We’ll work with you to identify the appropriate type of insulation for you, and will install it quickly and efficiently as you continue to work on your project.
Rigid Board Insulation
Rigid Board is known in many circles (and businesses) “Foam Board.” As the name says, this insulation is comprised of highly hard material and can endure a lot of punishment. The material comes in board panels which is specially produced from a dense, durable foam. Not only do these solid blocks keep heat or cold; they also prevent noise from travelling to adjacent rooms. Rigid board is also extremely company and is suited for specialized purposes.
Mineral Wool
Mineral Wool is constructed of a few distinct components, and comes in a couple different forms. Mineral wool itself is formed of furnace slag, raw insulting materials, and rock – curiously. It occurs in a few forms, including batt, a blown-in consistency, and board. Mineral wool is particularly adaptable in this aspect, considering its many forms. Mineral wool may go anyplace in your home, and is very effective in adding a layer of fire prevention to your home or structure.
Cellulose Insulation Material
Cellulose insulation is created from a range of recycling materials, organic resources (including plants) and other environmentally beneficial items. This makes it one of the most environmentally friendly solutions for insulation. Cellulose insulation comes in a batt fill or loose fill type, and is effective when blown in to walls and open spaces. Ask our team about cellulose, especially if you’re interested in the most environmentally friendly solutions for insulation.
Blown-In Blanket System (BIBS)
The Blown-in Blanket System (BIBS) is an intriguing composite insulation that incorporates two separate insulation techniques. First, a loose insulation is blown into a wall region or crack. Then, a net barrier consisting of different materials is added, which greatly boosts both the retention of conditioned or heated air, and limits noise travel. This is a useful insulation choice near noisy piping, machinery, or in places you’d wish to insulate and trap sound in.
Reflective Insulation
Reflective insulation is exactly what it sounds like — created from reflective material, reflective insulation works by reflecting radiants, heat, and sun, and lowering heat absorption. By directing heat energy away from a protected surface, reflective insulation bounces warm energy back towards the source. This is extremely valuable in hot climates, and can help to cut expenses associated with cooling structures in these warm locations.
Fiberglass Insulation
Fiberglass Insulation also comes in a few variants; including rolled, batt, FSK faced, foil, or kraft composite. These varied materials make fiberglass insulation a terrific (and flexible) alternative for your projects – since you may select the specific type that best meets your demands. Fiberglass insulation can operate practically everywhere in a structure as well – making it that much more convenient.
Looking for an insulation contractor in Redmond, Washington? We are here to help, and look forward to working with you on a wide range of insulation projects. We're happy to join you at any stage of your project - whether you're just starting out, conducting a renovation, or undergoing repairs. We have experience with a wide range of insulation products, and look forward to assessing your project and helping make it a reality. We proudly serve Redmond, Washington, and the neighboring cities of Bothell, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bellevue, and beyond. Give us a call - we look forward to working with you! Looking for an insulation contractor in Redmond, Washington? We are here to help, and look forward to working with you on a wide range of insulation projects. We're happy to join you at any stage of your project - whether you're just starting out, conducting a renovation, or undergoing repairs. We have experience with a wide range of insulation products, and look forward to assessing your project and helping make it a reality. We proudly serve Redmond, Washington, and the neighboring cities of Bothell, Kirkland, Sammamish, Bellevue, and beyond. Give us a call - we look forward to working with you!