Oftentimes customers are aware that there are multiple types of insulation and are curious about which type of insulation may fit their needs the most. For both homeowners and businesses, insulation is a vital part of the construction (and potentially maintenance) of the spaces we call home (or work).
So how do you know which type of insulation is best? At Bennett Insulation, we specialize in spraying in cellulose insulation, so while we may be a bit biased on the types of insulation that work best, we know that many consumers trust us for expert opinions or advice on the subject of insulation.
With that in mind, let’s break down a few ways that cellulose insulation and fiberglass insulation differ in terms of application, look and feel, and thermal resistance.
How do Cellulose and Fiberglass differ in terms of application?
Whether you choose cellulose or fiberglass insulation, both types of insulation are applied inside the framework of your structure between the sheetrock and the exterior of the structure. While fiberglass insulation is typically installed in sheets (called batts), our cellulose insulation is installed by blowing insulation between studs in your walls and recycling unused material.
We know what fiberglass insulation looks like when it is installed, what about cellulose?
Here is a quick video that explains our cellulose application and how we save energy and materials with our product.
Thermal Resistance: What it is, and what it means for your energy consumption
One of the best parts of our cellulose insulation has better thermal resistance than fiberglass insulation. Studies have shown that fiberglass insulation performance degrades with temperatures outdoors more than 30° cooler than indoor temperatures, while our cellulose insulation remains stable.
Here is a quick graph illustration that explains this in a bit more detail.
A quick way to understand this: as it gets colder outside, the heat in your home can escape better through fiberglass insulation than with our eco-friendly cellulose insulation. Some studies have shown that our Cellulose Insulation can save as much as 25 percent on your energy costs over other types of insulation. Insulation manufacturers even have a calculator that you can use to estimate how much money and energy you can save per year using our insulation.
If you are interested in learning more about our insulation services, check out our FAQs and About Us page. Or, you can contact us for a quote on insulation for your property.