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Attic Insulation installation procedure:
Attic Insulation Installation – If the attic is not insulated at all and the bays are open, then a hose is run directly through a vent from the exterior of the house (or if no other option is available, through the house). Starting from the most convenient point the installer will then proceed to evenly spray approximately thirteen inches of cellulose insulation where applicable covering the whole attic space. If the attic has flooring, then approximately every four feet the floor should be pulled up to expose the bays. The hose is then inserted under floored bays and cellulose is pumped in at the approximate value you of R13. The floor boards are then reattached or replaced.The insulation procedure for the rest of your home is vey similar.
Here is a video showing how it is installed. Don’t worry, we clean up!
Cellulose blown-in insulation
Cellulose insulation is a form of blown-in insulation. Cellulose insulation contains up to 85% recycled newsprint. Borate and ammonium sulfate make up the rest of the mixture and also acts as a fire retardant. These chemicals are also an excellent deterrent for rodents, mold, and even insects within the walls. Cellulose blown-in insulation is popular because it also fills in many corners and gaps that traditional insulation misses. Cellulose insulation installation is done by blowing insulation into an area with a high powered machine. It is not something that should be attempted by a weekend warrior.
The goal of cellulose insulation (in addition to the added goal of insulating your home) is to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills by diverting paper from waste disposal. The newspapers we recycle every week are a key component of cellulose insulation. Paper products are the BIGGEST single source going into our landfills today. By recycling materials, cellulose insulation is literally saving tons of oil, water and other natural resources. The environmental savings is simply an added bonus to using cellulose insulation since it is extremely efficient. Cellulose insulation price points are very competitive with other types of insulation. To learn more about cellulose insulation check out this video from CIMA.
Blown-in insulation
There are several different kinds of blown-in insulation to choose from. Fiberglass, cellulose, and foam are the most common types. These can either be sprayed in or blown in and by using this form of insulation, a typical homeowner can save between twenty to thirty percent on their energy bills.
If you go down to your local home improvement store, such as Home Depot or Lowe’s, you’ll be able to find a number of do-it-yourself spray-in or blown-in insulation methods. While this may seem like an easy thing to do, these cans are intended for small, isolated projects, not major insulation throughout a home. The learning curve with these methods often brings about more problems than they solve for inexperienced individuals and is not highly recommended.
One of the reasons for this is that blown-in insulation is designed to adhere to the interior surface of the wall and, as such, tends to stick to everything else, as well, including skin, furniture, and flooring.
Saving energy with insulationMost homeowners already understand the importance of saving energy and that proper insulation of their home is the first and most important line of defense. Existing insulation may not be performing to desired results. If this is the case, then consider blown-in insulation when you’re ready to start saving energyAs one of the leading insulation contractors in Connecticut, we know the value of energy efficiency. Our professional crews have years of experience evaluating, upgrading, and improving any home. We work in affiliation with state licensed auditors, CL&P, United Illuminating, Northeast Utilities, and local municipal Rebate Programs to help you find the best savings and plans to fit your home and your budget.
The New England seasons can be tough on any energy bill, which is why it’s important to get straightforward, honest, cost-saving answers on the best energy solutions available to you. We use the greenest, most energy efficient and safest products on the market and also specialize in roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, remodeling, decks, addition, weatherization, and much more.
Our work is guaranteed and we believe in the value of honest communication and pricing. Your home is one of your most important assets and it deserves the best contractor. We would love to discuss your home improvement needs with you.
Testimonials:
Provided By: Joshua R.
City: Greenwich
Ron was very professional. Gave us a great estimate, arrived when expected, stayed until the job was done (which was late into the evening) and did an excellent job. He explained all that he was doing to us, solved our draft problem and went above and beyond our expectations. He and his workers were polite, professional, hard working and very neat. I recommended him to a friend that very evening. Should we need more work done at our house, we will definitely call Sky Property Services again.
Customer: Glen P.
City: Berlin, CT
Project: Asphalt Shingle Roofing
PROJECT FINISHED ON TIME, QUALITY MATERIALS USE, NEGOTIABLE AND FRIENDLY.
Customer: mike G.
Very friendly, profesional and the best price around. No hidden costs and got the work done fast. We had a few unsupected problems, some rotten wood, and they repaired it for a low cost.
Customer: John C.
City: Glastonbury, CT
Project:Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Made the time and cost committment, and stuck to it. Very clean and professional work.
City: West Hartford, CT
Project:Blown-In Insulation
I met with the owner, Ron, and he did a great job of explaining what the job would entail. He also introduced me to the Energy Star audit program, which resulted in my receiving a rebate from the energy company for the cost of most of my job. He was also honest enough to call me while the job was in progress to explain that once his crew got into the work, that it wouldn’t really be worth the expense to insulate the walls of my house (which is made of brick).
City: West Hartford, CT
Project:Blown-In Insulation
“Quick, efficient”
City: Monroe, CT
Project: Blown-In Insulation
Sky Property Services was very responsive to my inquiry and was flexible when they could perform the work. Their pricing was reasonable and the work was conducted as expected. Time will tell how the product actually performs. All in all we were pleased with their service.
