Blown-In Insulation for Homes in Northeast Wisconsin
Blown-in insulation is a loose-fill insulation material installed with specialized equipment that distributes insulation evenly across an attic floor and into hard-to-reach areas. It can be added over existing insulation when appropriate, making it an efficient option for improving attic insulation levels without major disruption to your home.
Cost-Effective Blown-In Attic Insulation
Heat movement and conditioned air leakage is virtually unimpeded across a poorly insulated and poorly air-sealed attic floor.
The combination of too little insulation and too much air leakage can waste a great deal of energy. That’s why home performance experts recommend that air-sealing improvements be combined with insulation upgrades.
Combining attic air sealing with an insulation upgrade can help reduce unwanted air leakage and improve the overall energy performance and comfort of your home.
If you have an unfinished attic, you’ll be surprised at how affordable it is to seal air leaks between your living space and the attic and upgrade attic insulation by having blown insulation installed. In many homes, attic air sealing and blown-in insulation can be completed efficiently with minimal disruption.
Blown-In Fiberglass vs Blown-In Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is ideal for blowing into walls, too. Some insulation contractors install blown fiberglass insulation, some install cellulose and some can install both types of blown insulation. Blown fiberglass and blown cellulose are both “fluffy” insulation materials with similar R-values. Both materials are installed using specialized blowing equipment, although the specific product and application requirements may differ. A shredding and blowing machine located outside the house forces the blown insulation through a long, flexible hose that extends into the attic, where a technician directs the flow.
Blown fiberglass and blown cellulose insulation can be installed directly over existing attic insulation, providing that this older insulation is in good condition. Watch this video about improving blown-in fiberglass insulation with blown-in cellulose insulation.
Northeast Wisconsin’s Go-To Blown-In Insulation Contractor
If you haven’t yet made this energy-saving investment, it’s definitely worth doing. Once it’s complete, there’s no maintenance to worry about. An insulation upgrade is a one-and-done improvement you’ll enjoy for as long as you own your house. We proudly offer a home energy audit to properly evaluate what areas in your home are the source of your comfort or energy problems. Once identified, we will provide the best solutions. Here’s why you should choose Larson & Keeney for your attic insulation needs:
- Experience with all types of blown insulation
- Meticulous air-sealing prep work
- Free estimate and fast installation
- Fully trained and certified installers