Which is cheaper blown-in insulation or rolled?

Another thing to keep in mind is that blown-in insulation can be more cost-effective depending on the attic situation. While you may have to take down drywall or remove flooring in order to lay down rolled insulation, blown-in insulation can be applied through small holes drilled into the cavities between the studs.

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When it comes to adding or replacing the insulation in your attic, there are several types of insulation to choose from. Two of the more common forms of insulation are blown-in insulation and rolled insulation, which is also referred to as batt insulation. Although both forms of insulation are effective, we prefer to work with blown-in insulation for a number of reasons.

What is Blown-in Insulation?

Blown-in insulation is typically made using materials (often recycled materials) such as fiberglass, denim, paper, newsprint and other cellulose materials, all of which have been treated using fire retardant materials. The chemicals used to treat these materials are non-toxic and safe for use. Blown-in insulation is applied using a blowing machine. We use CertainTeed’s TrueComfort system, which is a portable and easy to operate system that allows us to apply their fiberglass insulation.

What is Rolled Insulation?

Rolled insulation is probably what you picture when you think about what insulation might look like. It’s basically similar to a carpet in that you can measure it to the size of your attic and then just “roll” it out across the floor. Rolled insulation is commonly used not just in the attic space, but also in basements, floors, crawlspaces and sidewalls.

The Differences Between Blown-in and Rolled Insulation

In terms of R-value, they tend to be equal, although you can choose rolled insulation with varying R-values depending on your needs and your budget. The lower the R-value is, the less effective it will be as insulation – although it will be cheaper as well. Rolled insulation is also easier to apply in a DIY sense, since all you have to do is measure it out for the space you want to lay it down on, cut it to those measurements and then lay it down. However, the attic is often a tricky space to insulate due to the odd nooks and crannies that attics often contain – especially in the corners where the roof meets the floor. In such situations, blown-in insulation is much more effective since it allows you to easily insulate those hard to reach areas. Another thing to keep in mind is that blown-in insulation can be more cost-effective depending on the attic situation. While you may have to take down drywall or remove flooring in order to lay down rolled insulation, blown-in insulation can be applied through small holes drilled into the cavities between the studs. Although you’ll need a professional to apply the blown-in insulation, it will only take a matter of hours to complete the job, whereas rolled insulation can take days to lay down depending on the complexity of the job.

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As you can see, both rolled insulation and blown-in insulation are good options; however, blown-in insulation does have a few more advantages going for it, including ease-of-use and the ability to insulate hard to reach areas. For more information about our blown-in insulation services or our roofing services, be sure to contact us at Park Heights Roofing today.

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Can I get my home insulated for free?

Benefit Criteria To qualify for free cavity, internal wall, loft or roof room insulation, someone living in the property needs to be in receipt of at least one of the benefits listed below: Child Tax Credit. Housing Benefit (not the single person's 25% Council Tax reduction) Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance.

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To qualify for a Cavity Wall Insulation grant, it may sound obvious but the property must have cavity walls. Typically, it will be brick-built and constructed between 1924 and 1982. Before 1924 it will more likely be solid brick and after 1982 it should already be insulated. However, we can help with uninsulated properties built up to 2005. See our Cavity Wall Insulation page for more details. Loft Insulation Grants are for blankets of insulation laid on the floor of a loft. As long as you have a loft that is accessible and has less than 100mm of material already fitted then you should be entitled to a grant to have it insulated to a depth of 270mm. Visit our Loft Insulation page for further information. You can apply for a Room in Roof insulation grant if the property was originally built with roof rooms or the loft has been converted. As long as there is minimal or no insulation present and there is a fixed staircase leading to the room(s), and not a pull-down loft ladder or similar, you should qualify for a grant. Visit our Room in Roof Insulation page for further information. External and Internal Wall Insulation are typically installed in properties that have solid walls or those that are System Built. In other words, they do not have a cavity that can be insulated. It may be possible to have External Wall or Internal Wall Insulation in a cavity wall property if it is not possible or practical to install Cavity Wall Insulation. See our External Wall Insulation and Internal Wall Insulation pages for details.

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