All new houses that are being built have pretty high standards that must be met for energy efficiency. Yet, that can't be said for more mature homes. The number one strategy to make your house more economical energy-wise is to add insulation. It is not easy to do when you have exterior side walls but it is possible with blown-in insulation in your attic. This will certainly make your house warmer in the winter, and also cooler in the summer. If you are living in a rather old house, you may simply have newspapers in your wall for insulation.

Today, insulation has grown to be something of a science as a result of our anxiety for the environment. Substances used for insulation are given an R-value, which is used to establish the amount of insulation needed in any given environment. Very cold regions demand a considerably higher R-value, than places with moderate temperatures. The most suitable choice to reduce heating bills is blown-in insulation. There are many benefits to choosing blown-in insulation compared to the traditional fiberglass insulation including energy efficiency, how it can be used and installation.

woodworking plans Of the top five reasons for using blown-in insulation, the foremost is that it is adjustable. You may adjust the R-value by how much insulation you choose to use. When you have to have an R-value of 15, you just simply blow a certain quantity of insulation, in cases where you need a higher R-value, just add more insulation. Another benefit for using blown-in, is that nearly all products use virgin materials, that have lowered the chance of allergies. A third reason is that blown-in insulation can create a tighter seal since it can easily fill cracks and pockets of void space. It does not take very long to install and since every one of the spaces are filled, your home becomes more energy efficient.

It ought to be pretty straightforward to install blown-in insulation in a house thats newly framed. What you need to do is attach a netting over the studs of the exterior wall, then cut a couple of small holes, place the insulation pipe in the hole and fill up the wall cavity. The insulating material will stick to the studs and load each of the empty spaces. You then envelop the wall with vapor barrier and drywall it. To perform loft insulation, you must drywall the ceiling first then go into the attic and blow it in from there. Its somewhat more difficult with older homes because the wall covering may require to be removed first before installation. The installation procedure doesn't vary once the wall covering has been stripped. If you live in a very old house, you can just drill a hole in a wall and blow the insulating material in, then cover it up.

While the initial cost is substantial, it will pay itself in the long run. With lower energy bills and a warmer home, using blown-in insulation makes the most sense woodworking plans.