How to Choose Insulation for Your Home

Insulation for your home comes with numerous benefits when chosen correctly. For example, choosing the right insulation can help improve your home's energy efficiency, which can drastically cut down on your heating and cooling costs each year. As a bonus, the air in your home will also be more comfortable for you and your family. If you would like your home to be warm during the cooler months of the year and cool during those hot summer months, quality insulation is just the thing.

Instructions

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  Research the major types of home insulation that are available. Fiberglass insulation does not shrink over time, keeps bugs out and is readily available, but it has been linked to some health risks, including lung damage and cancer. Rigid foam board insulation is water-resistant and has a high R-value and has multiple types from which to choose. Cellulose insulation is environmentally friendly and readily available, but it can be affected by moisture and settling over time.
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  Pay close attention to the R-value. This value means the insulation's resistance to heat flow, and when shopping for insulation, you want to find the type with the highest R-value. They generally range from about 11 to 38.
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  Check to see if the insulation has a lifetime performance guarantee. Insulation is not the type of product that should need replaced often. It will need replaced if it settled. Those with a lifetime performance guarantee are specifically designed not to settle.
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  Look for types of insulation that are non-combustible. Non-combustible insulation is important to have in your home for fire prevention. Some types of insulation are naturally fire retardant and will therefore not require chemical treatments.

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