Blow In Insulation

INSULATION OVERVIEW

Insulating your home is pure and simple the number one way to save money on energy costs. In the old days floors and walls were lined with just about anything to keep the moisture and cold air out of home. Renovations have revealed that even old newspapers were found packed into wall and floorboards.

Today insulating is a science all its own. There are R-factors assigned to different material and methods of insulating that give homes and buildings an appropriate amount of protection for their geographic region. The higher the R rating, the better insulated the home. One of the top-rated insulation's is relatively new to the industry – probably no more than a couple of decades old – and that is blow in insulation.



The Benefits of Blow in Insulation

There are several benefits to blow in insulation over rolls of fiberglass insulation. The benefits include the method of installing it, its energy efficiency and where it can be used. Here are the top 5 reasons to consider using blow in insulation:

1. Blow in insulation is adjustable. Depending on how much material is used, it can create a protection with an R value of 15-38.

*Side note on R value: An R-value tells you how well a type of insulation can keep heat from leaving or entering your home. Insulation R-values vary based on the type, thickness, and density of the insulation material. Typically, a higher insulation R rating means better climate control and better energy efficiency for your home.

2. Only virgin materials are used to create most blow-in varieties of insulation. This means there a reduced chance of allergies. 3. Blowing the material into the crevices allows for a tighter fit and seal. It can be directed around corners, beams, or wiring that may already be in the walls.

4. Installing blow in insulation is fast. A barrier, referred to as a blanket is stapled to all the 2x4s to keep the material from floating away and adhering where it isn’t wanted. Then a small slit is cut into the blanket. A hose is inserted, and measured amounts of the insulation are blown into place.

5. This type of insulation is extremely energy efficient. As it is blown in it expands and adheres to the surrounding surfaces. It fills even the tiniest of cracks as it does this.



Well, that’s all well and good, but which type of blown in insulation is right for you? That is going to depend on your budget and the desired R value you are looking to achieve.

AttiCat by Owens Corning (Formally known as Pink Panther, they still use the Pink Panther logo to this day) is one of the moat popular forms of blown in attic insulation.

There are different types of this insulation alone. But there are perks to using this type of product.

Via insulation.owenscorning.com

“Adding insulation to your attic is a blast with the AttiCat® Insulation Blowing Machine! It conditions the AttiCat® Expanding Blown-In PINK Fiberglas™ Insulation by breaking it up and fluffing it, adding millions of the tiny air pockets that give the material its insulating power. The insulation is conditioned further throughout the length of the hose, and as it bounces its way up to your attic, more and more air pockets are added, increasing its insulating power even more. And since Fiberglas™ insulation will not settle, it will keep its energy-saving R-value over time."

Quick and Easy:

• Blowing the insulation should take less than 1.5 hours and the whole job can be completed in less than 4 hours based on a 1,000 sq. ft. attic at R-30

• Self-feeding systeM

• Puts insulation where you want it



• Integrated AUTOCUTTER

No Mess:

• Fiberglas™ insulation releases and expands completely inside machine

• Provides easy clean-up because machine does the work for you



• Low dust system

Safe and Reliable:

• Optimized process for minimal handling



• Fully enclosed system

• Hose-mounted remote control

Not only is it an ideal product for your attic, it’s also environmentally stable. Owens Corning is a worldwide leader in building material systems, insulation, and composite solutions, delivering a broad range of high-quality products and services. Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets, and enhancing lives.