Fiberglass is among the most common materials used for residential and commercial building insulation. It is one of the most popular insulation product in the market that delivers satisfactory results and is cost effective. Fiberglass comes in two forms – “batts” and “loose-fill”. They can be used in walls, floors, and even ceilings. Depending on the application, one of the two products is preferred.
Both the “batts” and “loose-fill” provide satisfactory R-Values wherever installed. With an expert installation, energy efficiency is enhanced and the product lifespan is long. For the professional contractor, fiberglass products are easy to transport and simple to install. Remember, installation expertise is required to ensure product performance.
All types of insulation offer many of the same advantages, fiberglass offers a few unique benefits. Some of them have been listed below:
- Versatile: Fiberglass comes in two forms – “batts” and “loose-fill”. With their standard dimensions, batts are most often placed between wall studs, floor joists and ceiling rafters in new construction projects. Blown-in fiberglass insulation allows for extra versatility in retrofit projects and hard-to-reach places.
- Affordable Price: With high availability and the use of inexpensive materials in the manufacturing process, fiberglass is one of the most affordable types of insulation you can choose. Decide between standard and high-performance batts to optimize your insulating power, no matter how much space you have to work with.
- Easy to install: Fiberglass insulation, whether in batt or blow-in form, is easy to install for professionals! Depending on the scope of the project, the entire process shouldn’t take very long.
- Eco-friendly: Most blown-in fiberglass is manufactured with 20 to 30 percent recycled glass material, making it an eco-friendly choice for insulating your home or business.