Fiberglass batts are long roles of insulation consisting of fine glass fibers that have been woven and lightly compressed. The majority of construction contractors choose to insulate homes with this material because, in addition to being an excellent insulator, it is also easy to install, available in a variety of sizes, and inexpensive. Below are a few things you should know about fiberglass insulation if you plan on using it within your home or business.

A Guide to Fiberglass Batts Insulation

How It Works

When a fiberglass batt is placed in your walls, floors, or ceilings, it acts as an insulator and traps pockets of air. This slows the spread of heat, cold, and sound within the structure, and leads to warmer homes in the winter and cooler ones in the summer. It will also make it harder for sound to travel from one room to the next so everyone living in the home can have more privacy.

Energy Efficiency

In addition to being an affordable thermal insulation option, fiberglass batts also improve the energy efficiency within homes by up to 40%. In some instances, the material can also save up to 12 times more energy than what it takes to produce it.

Installation

Although other forms of fiberglass should be installed differently, batts of the insulation material are typically stapled into place. These pre-cut blankets will also usually have a paper or foil backing that should face the warm side of the structure and serve to slow the passage of moisture and reduce the number of fibrous particles entering the living space.

R-Value Scale

All insulation is rated on an R-Value scale, which measures how effective it is at preventing heat transfer. Fiberglass with a higher R-Value will be denser and thicker than one with a lower R-Value. Although a higher rating means the insulation will be more expensive, it also means your home will require less energy usage for heating and cooling it.

Whether you are building a new home or upgrading your current one, contact the insulation specialists at Alas-Co General Construction to ensure all of your insulation needs will be met. Since 1985, this dedicated team of craftsman has served the Anchorage, AK, region. If you’d like to learn more about fiberglass batts insulation and the other services this team provides, visit their website or call them today at (907) 522-2297.