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Both loose-fill cellulose and spray foam insulation offer numerous benefits, from reduced HVAC costs to enhanced comfort. Making the right selection involves weighing certain factors, such as which area of the home you're insulating. While a professional insulator can provide personalized insight, this guide explains how to get the most out of your home's insulation. 

4 Areas of the Home & Their Insulation Requirements

1. Attics

Some areas you wish to insulate might be hard to access or have obstructions you must work around. This can include wiring or air ducts attached to your HVAC system. Because attics often contain these features or other obstructions, loose-fill is recommended in these spaces. Insulators use blower devices to shoot insulation into the desired area, which allows them to navigate around fixtures with ease. 

2. Floors

spray foam insulation

Similar to loose-fill, spray foam is applied by spraying it into the desired area. This makes it a good selection for virtually all flooring insulation, whether it's being applied under the floor in a finished room or over a subbase. In addition to preventing air and water infiltration, foam also acts as a good soundproofing material. That means it can stop noise from traveling to different areas of the home. 

3. Walls

Both spray foam and loose-fill can be used to insulate existing walls, which requires forming a hole in the wall and installing the material directly through it. Keep in mind that foam has a slightly higher R-value than cellulose, which is a measurement of a material's ability to resist heat. Closed-fill foam has an R-value of about 6 per inch, while cellulose has an R-value of 3.5 per inch. 

4. Basements

Many homeowners have issues with dampness in the basement, usually due to cracks in the foundation. These cracks allow moisture to infiltrate from the surrounding soil, which leads to issues with mold and mildew growth. Because spray foam insulation acts as a barrier against both air and water, it's often the best choice for basement insulation. 

 

Insulation reduces heating costs and keeps your home comfortable all season long. The professionals at Farnum Insulators have helped homeowners in East Dummerston, VT, make smart insulation decisions since 2003. They have experience with loose-fill cellulose and spray foam insulation and use this experience to help you make the best selection. Visit their website to browse their spray foam insulation services. Call (802) 387-5005 to get started on your free estimate. 

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