Choosing the correct material for your insulation work
Plastic fibers and, Natural fibers are among the materials which can be used as Blanket insulations.
A wide range of products are available in the market but its best to choose the most appropriate one based on your specific needs. The types of insulators, we work with, are as follows.
Blanket: Fiberglass, Mineral (rock or slag) wool, Plastic fibers and, Natural fibers are among the materials which can be used as Blanket insulations. They can be applied on unfinished walls of the attic or on the floor or on the ceilings where they are fitted in-between stud joints and beams.
Concrete block insulation: Foam boards can be used as concrete block insulators and can be placed on the outside walls of the attic. They are critical to install and requires high skills set and experience-based knowledge.
They can be used to insulate almost any part of your home, from the roof down to the foundation.
Insulating concrete forms (ICFs): Foam boards or foam bricks are used as ICFs. They are installed as a part of the building structure and have high thermal resistance.
Loose-fill and blown-in: Cellulose, Fiberglass, and Mineral (rock or slag) wool can be used as loose-fill or blown-in insulators. All these materials are produced from recycled waste materials. Cellulose is made from recycled newsprints while fiberglass products contain 40% to 60% recycled glass and mineral wool is usually produced from 75% post-industrial recycled contents.
They are perfect for hard to reach places, like an attic. They can also be used to fill wall cavities and can conform to any space without disturbing structures or finishes. They are good for adding insulation irregular shaped areas and around obstructions.
Reflective system: Foil-faced craft paper, plastic film, polyethylene bubbles or cardboard can be used as reflective isolation materials. They are fitted between wood- frame studs, joists, rafters , and beams in the attic and the ceiling.
Rigid fibrous or fiber insulation: Fiberglass and mineral (rock or slag) wool are used in this kind of insulation system. These can withstand high temperatures and so are perfect as roof insulators or ceiling insulators or attic insulators.
Sprayed foam and foamed-in-place: Cementitious, Phenolic, Polyisocyanurate and, Polyurethane are such materials which can be used as sprayed insulators or foamed-in-place insulators for the attic. They can also be used on unfinished attic floors.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs): This uses foam board or liquid foam or straw core as the insulating material. They provide uniform insulation and take very little time to build.
You can also consult our experts insulation contractors in Oxnard and take their opinion before selecting a material for your attic insulation.
