| Every home needs home insulation. However, | | | | your skin. |
| there are several types from which to choose. | | | | Rigid foam home insulation is also known as foam |
| We will go over a few of them in this article. | | | | boards. They are more commonly used to |
| Insulation is meant to reduce the flow of heat out | | | | insulate the foundation of a home because of |
| of your home and into your home. Some of the | | | | their water resistance abilities. Another popular use |
| particular types include fiberglass, rigid foam | | | | of this type of insulation is for exterior insulation |
| boards and liquid foam. | | | | on walls or under siding. They must be fit tightly |
| It is important to decide which the best home | | | | together to avoid any loss of energy. |
| insulation for your house is. One factor that will | | | | Rigid foam home insulation has a higher R-value |
| help make the decision is the particular climate | | | | than fiberglass, which is why many homeowners |
| you live in. An effectively insulated home is an | | | | and builders prefer to use it. |
| energy efficient and much more comfortable | | | | Liquid foam home insulation is sprayed in a thin |
| home to live in. | | | | layer onto a wall. It is then left alone to expand |
| The best way to determine which home insulation | | | | and fill the wall cavity before anything is added |
| is best for your climate is to contact your state | | | | over top of the insulation. One of the main |
| or local energy conservation office. | | | | advantages of this type is that once it is applied |
| Fiberglass home insulation comes in rolls or batts. | | | | you do not need to worry about it settling or |
| These are to be installed between floor joists or | | | | moving. It provides an airtight seal. It is also quick |
| in wall cavities. There are safety hazards when | | | | to apply if you have the experience. |
| working with this type of insulation. Make sure | | | | Most home insulation can be installed by a good |
| you wear a dust mask or a respirator so that | | | | do it yourselfer. However, many contractors have |
| you do not breathe in any of the particles. In | | | | a lot of experience if you are not comfortable |
| addition, wear long sleeves and gloves to protect | | | | with the job. |