INSULATION
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INSULATION
Insulation plays a vital role in the overall energy efficiency of a structure. By ensuring your home is properly insulated and protected from air leakage you reduce the overall energy impact, ultimately minimizing energy costs.
Traditionally, the performance of insulation is measured in R-values. Higher R-values mean greater thermal resistance (R), or insulating power. Properly installed insulation reduces the transfer of heat through walls, lessening the impact outside air can make on your homes conditioned space. By maintaining a more uniform temperature throughout your home, you will minimize the stress placed on your HVAC system to hold temperatures during harsh weather which can go a long ways towards lower utility bills.
INSULATION PRODUCTS
We use the most innovative and top-of-the-line insulation products. Be it Knauf Eco Batts, Owens Corning Fiberglass Products, Certainteed Insul-Safe, or Spray Foam, our installers are certified professionals with years of experience in the business. The Bolivar Insulation staff has a deep understanding for the insulation products we carry, construction processes, building science, and problem solving with the ability to assist in determining the right product for each insulation requirement.
Insulation Types
There are a variety of insulation materials available, and each have their own strengths and weaknesses. It’s important to know what your energy objectives are before selecting an insulation type for your project.
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Spray Foam
With superior air sealing properties, spray foam lends itself to being the most energy efficient insulation product available today. With both open and closed cell spray foam options - you can’t go wrong.
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Fiberglass
Probably the most common insulation product, fiberglass insulation comes in batts, or rolls as well as a blow-able product that can be either loose-fill or dense packed.
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Cellulose
Cellulose insulation is made from ground-up recycled paper or recycled denim and treated with a flame retardant. It can be blown in a loose fill or dense pack application as well as a wet-applied process.
Insulation Services
Insulation can be installed into attics, walls, and crawlspaces to create a total home insulation package which helps protect your home from transferring its conditioned air.
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Attic Insulation
Cellulose insulation is made from ground-up recycled paper or recycled denim and treated with a flame retardant. It can be blown in a loose fill or dense pack application as well as a wet-applied process.
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Wall Insulation
Probably the most common insulation product, fiberglass insulation comes in batts, or rolls as well as a blow-able product that can be either loose-fill or dense packed.
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Crawlspace Insulation
With superior air sealing properties, spray foam lends itself to being the most energy efficient insulation product available today. With both open and closed cell spray foam options - you can’t go wrong.
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INSULATION
FAQs
What is the best insulation?
There are many variables that come into play when selecting the best insulation (budget, efficiency needs, and structural information). While each insulation has it’s own place and strengths, we typically say spray foam insulation is best (if cost prohibits), with fiberglass, and cellulose following closely behind.
How much insulation do I need?
We refer to local municipal code requirements to ensure we are prescribing at least the code requirement – it never hurts to exceed the code requirement.
Can I insulate my existing walls?
While we used to offer a service known as “drill & fill” or the process of drilling hols in the drywall and filling the cavity with insulation, we’re no longer offering this as a service. There are many opportunities with this process to overfill the wall cavity, causing the drywall to push out. Additionally, when drilling holes, there’s a possibility of drilling into electrical/plumbing. Be cautious if a contractor goes this route for you.
Do you sell insulation material only?
Bolivar Insulation no longer sells material to the public. We do offer free estimates on installed material - in other words, it’s free to see how we can help you.
Do you remove insulation?
From time to time, insulation removal is required due to the insulation being damaged, wet, or moldy. We do offer insulation removal as a service.
Do you insulate old homes?
We absolutely do! Typically we install additional attic insulation and can even install insulation in the crawlspace as well. In addition to old houses, we also insulate new construction homes as well.