Attic Insulation:

A number of  Florida’s homes either don’t have enough insulation in the attic or the insulation is outdated and damaged. Our insulation services include Re-insulating, insulation removal or just simply adding more blown -in insulation for more value.  This can drastically reduce your energy bill, and lead to a better quality of life.  

Installing high R-value insulation in your attic will create a barrier to prevent the heat or cold from escaping, thus making your home more energy efficient. Sometimes, however, insulation isn’t enough. You’ll also need to prevent hot air from leaking out of the attic through unsealed cracks, roof vents, windows or chimneys. These leaks waste energy and can cause structural damage to a home, especially in snow-prone climates. When warm air escapes through an unsealed gap in the attic, it causes the snow and ice on the roof to melt. This continual thawing process can cause moisture to seep into and damage underlying materials.

These energy-wasting, damage-causing gaps can be sealed with caulking, spray foam, plastic sheeting or weather stripping, each of which has its own benefits and drawbacks [source: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse]. To determine which will be best for you, search the U.S. Department of Energy Web site or talk to an expert at a trusted hardware store or contracting business. Whatever types of insulation you choose to install in your home’s attic, you can expect to pay more for those with higher R-values.

Cellulose Attic Insulation:

What Is Cellulose Insulation?

Cellulose insulation is thick, dense, and clumpy, with a consistency much like down feathers in a pillow.. This insulation is a fiber insulation material made from recycled paper mostly. Among other insulation types, this cellulose has a much higher concentration of recycled materials and can contain up to 85% recycled newspaper that of course is treated with borate a flame retardant. Small pieces of paper are also fiberized so they can be densely packed to prevent airflow which makes it a great home insulation choice. The chief value of this shape and size is that the insulation can fit in enclosed areas and can conform around obstructions such as wires and ducts which works great in walls and especially in attics. Once the material is collected, it is treated with non-hazardous chemicals such as the mineral borate that works as flame retardants and resists pests and mold which make this Insulation a top choice for homeowners. Its main enemy is humidity, but it still holds up very well compared to other insulations installed in Florida.

How Does Cellulose Improve Your Home’s Performance? 

Cellulose insulation is made from tiny pieces of paper, so it can effectively fit around obstacles like framing joists or recessed light fixtures. Having insulation that can be custom-fit means that it will perform better, effectively holding in heat during the winter and keeping out heat during the summer. Cellulose insulation is a good investment that will keep your home energy efficient and eco-friendly. Ecotelligent Homes is trained to install cellulose insulation with an air sealing process to follow industry-leading practices, producing great results for homeowners Central Florida.

How is Cellulose Insulation Made?

Cellulose insulation technically can come from any cellular plant source, such as corn or sisal. But commercial cellulose insulations are generally derived from wood, and more specifically from paper. It has been known to be made of recycled newspapers, cardboard, office paper, and other common waste paper products that are recycled every day. For this reason, cellulose insulation is considered an eco-friendly home product that works wonders for energy cost while also saving the environment in more ways than one. By reusing materials like newspaper, cellulose insulation prevents them from sitting in landfills and producing harmful greenhouse gases as they decompose. The process of making cellulose is more energy-efficient than other materials.

Cellulose Insulation vs. Other Types

For attics, the joists are often open and accessible and thus could be insulated with either blow-in cellulose or fiberglass batts. However, because of obstructions such as wires (and just because of its sheer ease), cellulose insulation is often blown into attics because of its dexterity. This is a great all around product and can drastically save your homes energy costs in Central Florida.

Fiberglass Insulation:

What Is It Made Of

Fiberglass Insulation is a product made of extremely fine glass fibers. This is one of the most common types of ways to make insulation as it is proven to be made in a very cost efficient manner.

Installation Options

There are often two ways that you’ll see it installed either in flat rolls or loose fill. Attic 2 Soffit insulation services will work with the rolls that provide homeowners with great insulation for their home at the most affordable costs.

It’s Not Really Itchy Anymore

Many people do not realize these days fiberglass isn’t used with formaldehyde which is what made it itchy in the past. Modern fiberglass materials are now used with a more natural plant-based binding agent causing the old itchy feelings to nearly be gone completely.

Insulation Cost Value

If you are looking to spend as little money for a quality product, fiberglass is the choice for you without a doubt. When it comes to cost per inch, fiberglass always comes out on top over cellulose, mineral wood and even cotton. The amount of fiberglass insulation produced in the USA is continuously growing and insulation is still the top choice for many homes.

Recycled Materials

Anything that is made from recycled materials is much better for the environment. Fiberglass insulation is made up of 20%-30% recycled glass materials making it one of the greenest insulation materials you can get. Saving energy costs and saving the planet all at the same time, fiberglass is a no brainer for many applications.