Is it time to insulate the attic? What is the best type to choose? Let us focus on two specific types. One is blown attic insulation the other is batt. Each type has pros and cons. Which is the best choice for you is for you to decide. Your Lake County insulation expert can better inform you.
If you are looking strictly at economics, then blown attic insulation is the best option you have. Another positive aspect of this type is that it is quite easy to install. There are typically two types of material used for this type. They are fiberglass and cellulose. Fiberglass is currently a more popular choice. The installation usually takes about one to two hours and can be performed by your Lake County heating and air conditioning contractor.
The typical install of blown attic insulation begins with an installer beginning in the far corner of your Lake County attic with a hose from a blowing machine. This machine is usually mounted on a truck. The installer will cover your attic with a full uniform layer of insulation.
If you choose to install batt insulation over blown attic insulation, keep in mind that it will cost more. It does have its advantages as well. The most popular type of batt insulation is fiberglass. A less well-known type is cotton fiber. Obviously, the cotton type is a healthier option than fiberglass.
Fiberglass batt insulation is installed right on the attic floor or between the ceiling joints of the attic. One of the more popular benefits of this type is that it is easy to remove if you ever need to do any work in the attic.
The R-factor of batt is a little better than blown attic insulation. The blown in thickness will cause variations in the R-factor for this type of insulation.
One of the best advantages of blown attic insulation over batt is that the blown style covers everything; while there can be open areas in the batt type.
