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The benefit of living in a consumer-based economy lies in the choice you have.<\/p>\n
The problem with living in that same economy lies in all the choices you have!<\/p>\n
\u2026Get it?<\/p>\n
The amount of choice available can be both good and bad.<\/p>\n
But when you have the correct insulation, you have the best energy efficiency and soundproofing.<\/p>\n
So how do you go about choosing insulation anyway?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s some points to consider:<\/p>\n
1. Who\u2019s the Installer? <\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. You can install insulation yourself.<\/p>\n But that pretty much limits you to batts.<\/p>\n Spray insulation requires the skill of a professional.<\/p>\n This is because spray foam insulation is made of two chemical components that need on-site mixing.<\/p>\n And you must adhere to strict ratios so the insulation is both safe and effective.<\/p>\n Plus, professionals know how to identify where in your home to actually add spray insulation.<\/p>\n You can also install \u201cradiant barrier\u201d insulation. This is a foil barrier you install in your home\u2019s roof to reflect heat back out.<\/p>\n However, it\u2019s difficult to install.<\/p>\n 2. Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n Batts are cheaper, but they\u2019re less effective. While you pay less up front, you\u2019ll pay more over the long term because of lost efficiency.<\/p>\n That kind of defeats the purpose of adding insulation, doesn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n Spray foam costs more up front. But it insulates with much greater efficiency.<\/p>\n 3. Location <\/strong><\/p>\n Different types of insulation work better in various areas of your home.<\/p>\n In your attic, for example, you can use batts to fill the spaces between joists.<\/p>\n However, you can also use blow-in insulation. This type of insulation also works better to fill the tighter spaces in your attic.<\/p>\n Foam board insulation, which is highly effective, can be used on floors, ceilings, low-slope roofs, and unfinished walls.<\/p>\n If you need insulation in an interior or exterior wall in your actual living space, then you\u2019d have to go with spray insulation.<\/p>\n Sometimes the location is the sole determinant of the type of insulation you can use.<\/p>\n