Ensure That Your Home is Properly Insulated

Did you know that almost 90% of U.S. homes are under-insulated? That is an astounding percentage of Rockford homeowners who are missing out on the benefits of a well insulated home, especially during harsh Midwest winters.

Insulation is vital to a home or building because it creates a thermal barrier, helping to keep conditioned or heated air inside throughout the year to create an energy efficient and comfortable environment for residents and guests.

There are many types of insulation to choose from, but the most common and widely used type is fiberglass insulation. Made from recycled glass that is spun to create small fibers, it is then formed into fiberglass batts or small pieces of loose-fill or blown-in fiberglass. It is ideal for insulating walls, ceilings, and attics of any type of newly constructed residential or multifamily building, or retrofit project.

Call on Metro Insulation to provide you with fiberglass insulation services you can count on. Request a free estimate from us today or call (815) 986-7736.

Fiberglass Batt Insulation

With a texture resembling cotton candy, fiberglass batt insulation is a blanket type of insulation that is frequently used for unfinished walls, floors, and ceilings. It comes in a variety of widths for a snug fit between wall studs, attic and floor joists, and beams. Its level of thermal effectiveness is dependent on proper installation, so it is important to hire a professional for the job.

Loose-Fill Fiberglass Insulation

Loose-fill or blown-in fiberglass insulation is commonly used to insulate a home’s attic, but it can be installed in nearly any space in a home or building including between floors and interior and exterior walls. Loose fiberglass fibers are blown into an open area or space to create a blanket of protection for your home or building. Blown-in fiberglass insulation can be blown into hard-to-reach spaces or densely packed into existing walls with our drill-and-fill method to ensure your home or building is properly insulated. Our blow-in blanket system utilizes loose-fill fiberglass insulation.

Benefits of Fiberglass Insulation

Many builders and homeowners choose to use fiberglass insulation because it is:

• Cost effective – Fiberglass is less expensive than other types of insulation but just as effective.
• Energy efficient – Insulation keeps the cool air in and the warm air out during the summer, creating a more energy efficient home while lowering your energy bills. Fiberglass is one of the most energy efficient insulations available to homeowners. Combine it with air sealing for even greater energy efficiency.
• Eco-friendly – Fiberglass is formaldehyde-free and made of a precise combination of glass, sand, and recycled materials that are better for the environment.
• Sound absorbing – Fiberglass is excellent at minimizing noise transfer from room to room and outside, making your home a quieter place.
• Kind to your HVAC system – Insulation improves the health of your HVAC system by allowing it to work less to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
• Noncorrosive and noncombustible
• Not supportive of mold growth and does not absorb moisture
• Long-lasting – Fiberglass does not settle, rot, or deteriorate with age.
• Quick and easy to install – Blown-in insulation vs batts: both are installed in a quick and easy time frame.

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