According to the EPA, an average of 15% can be saved by homeowners on heating and cooling expenses. As much as 11% can be saved in any home on total energy costs when houses are sealed and there is insulation carried out in accessible basement rim joists, crawl space floors and attics. Does Your Attic Have Insulation yet? How to Insulate an Attic? This can be done by an attic blanket-laying across the joists. It can significantly improve attic insulation material R-value. According to statistics, as much as 85% of the heat of a home can get lost through the attic space. When blown-in insulation is used to insulate an attic, the cost can be as high as $600 to $1,200, if the total area measures 1,000 sq. ft. in terms of size. If you hire a professional insulation installer, you may have to pay as much as 40 – 70 USD for every hour of labor, other than the material cost. Which is the best insulation for attic material? Mineral wool, cotton and fiberglass can serve as loose-fill mat...

When it comes to getting homes insulated against heat and cold, keeping the indoor temperature comfortable and ensuring reduction in energy bills and carbon footprint, Spray foam insulation can be the best choice. Read and know w hich Spray Foam Insulation is best , and what exactly is this type of insulation.  What is Spray Foam Insulation?     Spray Foam Insulation is a type of insulation material that happens to be used commonly for the purpose of insulating homes across the world, and especially in countries like the UK. Spray foam insulation   is composed of a blend of polyurethane and isocyanate – which are two composite materials. An equipment of special form is used for this kind of mixing. A heated hose sprays this mixture onto surfaces which have to be insulated – such as attics, basements, lofts etc. Types of Spray Foam Insulation Spray Foam Insulation can be found in two different types: ·          Op...