What are the options when choosing home insulation?
There are a variety of insulations to choose from including fiber glass, mineral wool, cellulose, foam and cotton. The two most common types of insulation for residential applications are fiber glass and cellulose. There are several things to consider before making an insulation decision: • Thermal Performance — Installed R-value When insulating a home, it is important to get the R-value specified by the builder or the local building code. It’s also important that the product provide long-lasting thermal performance. For more information on insulation recommendations for a specific area, contact the local building department or the local gas or electric utility for their recommendation. While R-value “per inch” is promoted by some manufacturers, the overall R-value installed is what counts. Fiber glass insulation products come in R-values ranging from R-11 to R-38 for fiber glass batts and rolls. Fiber glass insulation can be blown in an attic to nearly any R-value. More R-value alter
