How much blown insulation do I need?
Insulating a home adds value to the home and reduces heating and cooling costs. The type of insulation you choose depends on the size of the home and where the insulation will be placed. In the case of attic insulation, blown insulation is a good option and is considered a positive home upgrade.R-valueLike batts and rolls of insulation, blown-in insulation is measured by its R-value, the insulation’s ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more heat flow resistance the insulation offers. However blown-in insulation cannot be measured by inches and thickness. Its value is calculated with a combination of quantity needs, force of blowing needed to achieve a specific density and the area that needs to be covered.Determining How Much You NeedThe most effective way to determine how much blown insulation you need is to decide what R-value you want for the insulation and determine the total area of space you need to insulate. When purchasing insulation, buy the blown insulati
