Blown In Fiberglass vs Spray Foam
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Blown In Fiberglass vs Spray Foam Insulation
There’s a big difference between these two products. The vast majority of homeowners out there have some form of fiberlgass insulation installed. Many people hear the word fiberglass, and think Yikes! But there is no need for concern, fiberglass is made from sand. If you heat sand to 2400 degrees it turns to liquid. If you pour the liquid on a smooth stone surface it will cool turning into a window. If you spin the liquid with air it becomes spun glass or fibrous glass. Simple, Safe and Sustainable. Spray Foam insulation is the result of two chemicals combined to create a foam that fills crevices and cracks. While both products have
How Much Insulation Do I Need?
Insulation is measured in R-values. the higher the R-value, the better your walls and roof will resist the transfer of heat. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recommends ranges of R-values based on local heating and cooling costs and climate conditions in different areas of the nation. The map and chart below show the DOE recommendations for how insulation in Georgia works. State and local codes in some parts of the country may require lower R-values than the DOE recommendations, which are based on cost effectiveness.| Blown In Fiberglass | Spray foam Insulation | |
| Thermally-Efficient | ||
| No Settle Guarantee | ||
| Environmentally Sustainable | ||
| Noncombustible | ||
| Noncorrosive | ||
| Pest-Resistant | ||
| Won’t absorb moisture or support fungus growth | ||
| Formaldehyde-free | ||
| Child-safe | ||
| Pet-safe | ||
| Low Allergen Content | ||
| Odorless | ||
| Greenguard-certified | Variable | |
| Eco-friendly |
| Blown In Fiberglass | Spray foam Insulation | |
| Thermally-Efficient | ||
| No Settle Guarantee | ||
| Environmentally Sustainable | ||
| Noncombustible | ||
| Noncorrosive | ||
| Pest-Resistant | ||
| Won’t absorb moisture or support fungus growth | ||
| Formaldehyde-free | ||
| Child-safe | ||
| Pet-safe | ||
| Low Allergen Content | ||
| Odorless | ||
| Greenguard-certified | Variable | |
| Eco-friendly |
Lifetime Guarantee
Aladdin Insulation offers a WRITTEN lifetime guarantee for our attic insulation services. We are that confident.
Aladdin Insulation and Home Improvements exclusively offers blown-in fiberglass insulation. We believe this is the healthiest, safest and most effective product on the market.Â
*For more information, we encourage you to check out our post on the safety of spray foam insulation.
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