Insulation FAQs

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Important Facts About Insulation

The team here at Addict Insulation gets a lot of questions on a daily basis. Homeowners like to be educated on insulation, its properties, its importance, and how it can help them save money. When you hire a professional insulation contractor in St. Louis, you get attention to detail and answers to all your burning questions.

Our goal is to make sure you are well informed when it comes to your attic, ceiling and wall insulation, so we have come up with the most common questions and answers to help you.

Q: What other areas of my home should I insulate besides my attic?

Insulation isn’t just for attics and outside walls. It’s also integral for ceilings within unheated spaces, basement walls, cathedral ceilings, floors above crawlspaces, and floors over unheated garages or porches.

Q: Will insulation mute sound?

A: Yes, to a degree. The more insulation you have, the better soundproofing effects you will get. Quality also matters.

Q: What type of insulation is best for an attic?

A: Fiberglass insulation and cellulose blown-in insulation are ideal for attics due to their ability to conform to small crevices.

Q: Why should I re-insulate my home?

A: You should consider reinsulating your home to take advantage of energy savings. Particularly if your home is more than 20 years old. When you re-insulate, you feel more comfortable throughout the years. Plus, you could experience a 20 to 30 percent decrease in your energy bills.

Q: What is an R-Value?

A: This is the measure of insulation's ability to provide heat resistance. The higher the R-Value number, the better the insulation’s performance. In Missouri, for instance, the standard R-Value is R-38. You can calculate the R-value of your attic’s insulation by multiplying the number of inches by the R-value for the insulation type you have.

Q: When should I remove or replace insulation?

A: Insulation removal is prompted by extensive water damage from a leaky roof, smoke damage from fire, or pest damage such as squirrels, rodents, raccoons, bats, or birds. These critters leave behind feces and urine that spread disease and cause respiratory problems.

Q: What is the most environmentally-safe kind of insulation?

A: Cellulose, for its paper product composition.

Q: How important is ventilation when it comes to my attic and insulation?

A: It is quite important, as proper ventilation allows moisture that has formed under your roof to make its way out, leading to more consistent interior temperatures. This also extends the lifespan of your roof. When insulation gets wet, mold will grow and thus pose health risks to your family.

Q: May I install different insulation over my existing insulation?

A: Yes. The main circumstance whereby you would completely remove old insulation first is if it has suffered smoke, water or pest damage.

Q: What is drill and fill insulation?

A: This can be applied to the interiors of walls because it fills all cavities for a more energy-efficient and comfortable home.

Q: How do I know if my home must be reinsulated?

A: If you are experiencing high energy bills, inconsistent room temperatures, continuously running HVAC systems, and drafts, you should re-insulate your home.

Have Questions About Insulation in St. Charles MO

If you have any more questions, turn to our insulation contractors in St. Charles for help. Just contact us at 636-233-7314.

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