Month: July 2015

Insulation in your home plays a very important role in not only your home’s efficiency, but the environment as well. Inadequate insulation and air leakage are leading causes of energy waste in most homes and structures. Insulation is measured in 'R' values. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Insulation makes walls, floors, and ceilings warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. It also makes your home more comfortable by helping maintain a uniform temperature throughout the house, not just right by your vents. Lastly, it helps save you money! The most common insulation is batt insulation. Batts are pre-cut panels of insulation and are available in a variety of lengths, widths and R-values Features & Benefits: Reduce energy usage Reduce monthly energy bills Improve year round comfort

West Hollywood, CA – Attic insulation can save on energy greatly and will reduce your monthly bills in a significant way. Investing in good insulation will not cost a lot and will save you on your monthly expenses. It is effective both for the cool winter and the hot summer.

Fiberglass batt insulation is the most popular type of insulation for attic and walls, they are usually long strips that can be either yellow or pink. It is super easy to install, and they have varying R-values, the R-Value is a measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. The higher the R-Value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.

Another popular insulation type is cellulose attic insulation, it is usually being sprayed and needs to be done by professional in your West Hollywood area. It is cheaper than the fiberglass batt insulation. Cellulose is actually fabricated from reprocessed newspapers. The Cellulose is a loose material that gets blown on the floor of the attic, it will cover any gap or hole.
Another type of insulation is the spray foam. It is mainly used in commercial and it is now more common than before. It requires professional experts with the right equipment which can be found here in West Hollywood, CA. It gives high R-values which make it valuable for very cold or warm weather.

You will be surprised how much the right insulation for your house can save on your monthly bills. Call us today to find more info from our insulation experts.