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Testimonial
"We felt they followed through on all that we contracted for, they adjusted to the house and cleaned up after finishing. We have not seen how our bills compare yet, however we do notice a warmer and quieter house."
Mr. Felton, Gardner, Kansas
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Frequently Asked Questions
All the facts and benefits of cellulose insulation at your fingertips
 » What does insulation actually do for my home?
» What areas of my home should be insulated?
» How do I know how much insulation I need for my home?
» What is R-value?
» If I am adding more insulation to my home do I need to remove what I already have?
» What are the sound control benefits of Cellulose?
» Does Cellulose Insulation Attract Moisture?
What does insulation actually do for my home?
Cellulose insulation keeps your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, because insulation resists the flow of heat. Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area - flowing out of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer. By reducing heat flow, a properly insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling.
In addition to being an energy saver, fiber glass insulation also acts as a sound absorber. When installed in walls and ceilings, it can reduce the transmission of sound from one room to another or from the outside. In today's noise-laden environments, more and more homeowners are soundproofing their homes.
A well-insulated home increases the overall comfort of the home and adds to its resale value. Whether your home is new or old, it pays to insulate.
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What areas of my home should be insulated?
Insulation is not just for attics and outside walls. Insulation should also be installed in other areas of your home such as ceilings with unheated spaces, basement walls, floors above vented crawl spaces, cathedral ceilings, floors over unheated garages or porches, knee walls, and in between interior walls (especially bathrooms), ceilings or floors for extra sound control.
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How do I know how much insulation I need for my home?
The amount of insulation in a home varies depending upon where you live. NAIMA has developed recommended levels of insulation for various climate zones. These recommendations are based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Energy Conservation Code which is the model building code for the United States.
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What is R-value?
Insulation is identified and labeled by R-value. "R" stands for resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.
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If I am adding more insulation to my home do I need to remove what I already have?
Since R-values are cumulative, there is no need to remove what you already have. By layering cellulose with exsisting insulation, you get the combined R-value of both.
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What are the sound control benefits of Cellulose?
The same density in Cellulose Insulation that protects you in a fire absorbs the noise you don't want to hear. Cellulose's ability to fill gaps and voids creates a quieter home by reducing noise transmission.
Cellulose Insulation suppresses sound transmission because the density is two to three times greater than other insulation products, completely filling any cavity into which it is properly installed.
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Does Cellulose Insulation Attract Moisture?
Cellulose insulation does not attract moisture, but the cellulose fibers have a natural ability to handle moisture. Moisture vapor in the air is absorbed and released depending upon the relative humidity of the surrounding air. Cellulose fibers retain a natural moisture level between 5-8% by weight, and as much as 15% has no effect on the thermal insulating characteristics.
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