Types of Insulation

A Brief Look At Different Types of Insulation

Welcome to BestTypesOfInsulation.com - where we will do our best to to guide you through the jungle of choices facing the DIY enthusiast (or any home owner) who is on the lookout for wise energy-saving home improvements.

Insulation, in theory, is the process of slowing down the flow of heat, electricity or sound. However, when it comes to the most common uses for insulation in homes, the focus is obviously on insulation from cold and heat. You mainly use insulation in the walls but also in places like the attic and garage door to prevent your home from excessive heat gain or heat loss.

Insulating a room or building is a great way of saving money because of increased energy efficiency with a corresponding decrease in energy cost for heating or cooling. The room or building will also require less maintenance because it is protected from outside moisture, and will also be more comfortable because the indoor temperature remains similar despite weather changes, basically making the house or building cool in summer and warm in winter.

So in most climates insulation is a maintenance method that one can't simply ignore. But you just don't go and install insulation on the fly, because there are many types of insulation and their application depends on your insulation requirements. It is important to have proper insulation installed for the right application, as it is can be an expensive investment, so making an error and simply start again is not an option.

One type of insulation is the spray foam. It can be quite an expensive insulation solution but it is nevertheless useful for a number of reasons. It is very convenient to install. You just spray it on the surface that needs insulation like interior wall, cracks, windows, garage door etc, and as the liquid disperses from the spray, it then expands into a thick insulation matter that fills the space and it is absolutely air tight. It also lasts longer compared to other types of insulation. A variation of this type is the injection foam insulation.

Another type of insulation which is fairly common is the batts and rolls also called blanket insulation. They are placed in between the spaces found in walls, floors and ceilings. Examples of this type of insulation are mineral wool, fiberglass, cellular glass, and rock.

Rigid foam board is a type of insulation that is generally more expensive than blanket insulation. Its best application is in buildings with space limitations and also in places where a high R value is a requirement. Examples of these places are unfinished walls, ceilings and floors, and un-vented roofs.

Other types of insulation includes reflective, cellulose, radiant barrier and many more variations and options to choose from. So it is important that before installation of these insulation types that you have enough information about it, so doing a little research beforehand is a good idea. But you can also hire professionals to take care of your insulation needs.

But first, feel free to look around this site for more insights and ideas on the topic of insulation.