Attic Insulation Roll Vs Blown

Blown in fiberglass insulation will perform better against fiberglass rolled batts.

Attic insulation roll vs blown.

To get the full r value of insulation it must be in contact with the conditioned space. Batt insulation take time to read this column. By contrast installing fiberglass batts or rolls while labor intensive is not hard for diyers. The differences between blown in and rolled insulation.

Rolled insulation is commonly used not just in the attic space but also in basements floors crawlspaces and sidewalls. Blown in insulation requires a professional. In terms of r value they tend to be equal although you can choose rolled insulation with varying r values depending on your needs and your budget. Attic insulation is accomplished with either fiberglass blankets batt or blown in insulation.

We previously had rolls of r30 and now have the option of rolls vs blown in. The installer taking his best firefighter pose holds a large hose and blows the chunks into the attic. Blown in fiberglass vs fiberglass batts which is better. Contact us either by filling out our online form or by.

A large machine outside churns the chunks and uses air to blow them up through the hose. Before choosing blown vs. A better choice is insulation that comes in smaller chunks. Find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.

Batt insulation or about insulation removal and or installation for your home or building we re here to help. It also can be really itchy during installation. Due to a unique situation we are replacing all of our attic insulation. It looks like rolls are triple the price but we are able to get them at no additional cost to us.

Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Attic insulation can be a diy project with a rented or borrowed blower but is still a challenge. If you have questions about blown in vs. Batt insulation is available at home centers and lumberyards.

With blown in insulation you can expect an r value of 2 2 to 2 7 per inch for fiberglass and between 3 2 and 3 8 per inch of cellulose. The insulation itself costs about the same for comparable r values. Blow in insulation is difficult for diyers especially for wall cavities. Batt and roll is typically a fiberglass based product.