Customer Often ask us
Why do you need to know what type of insulation I have?
We need to know the type of insulation you currently have to help in determining your homes existing R-Value. This will help us know how much insulation to add to build to the desired R-value.
Why does the depth of my insulation matter?
To determine the R-value of your existing insulation we need to know what type of insulation and how much (in inches) of it you have. The type and depth of the insulation are the two multipliers needed to calculate the R-value.
What is R-Value?
R-value is a measurement of “thermal resistance” or heat transfer. The higher the R-value in the home the more resistance to heat flow it will have. Some building materials have more R-value than others. Metals and glass have a very low R-value while insulation has a much higher R-value.
Why should I care about R-Value?
You should care about R-Value because your home is likely equipped with inefficient, underrated R-value insulation. Unfortunately builders meet the bare minimum – not the optimal amount of insulation. Poor insulation results in energy loss and you pay for it with your utility bills every month.
What impact will additional attic insulation have on our home?
Additional attic insulation will increase the R-value of the ceiling of the home. Increasing the R-value will increase the resistance to heat flow from conditioned space to unconditioned space. Slowing heat flow will make the house more comfortable and reduce the workload of the furnace and air conditioner saving energy. When you save energy you save money.
How long does it take to install the insulation?
Insulation should hold its installed R-Value for 15 years. If your homes insulation is more than 15 years old you should look at bringing the R-Value back up to the desired level.
Do you remove the old insulation?
In most situations the existing insulation in a home still has some usable R-value so it is not removed. However, sometimes it may be necessary to remove the old insulation because it has become damaged and or the homeowner prefers the old product removed and then replaced with new product. Affordable Comfort does offer a removal service. Give us a call if you would like a quote.