Choosing the best type of insulation for your home or commercial building can be a real challenge, but the goal is always the same. An even layer of insulation that completely fills every space between the framing. Front to back, top to bottom and every little nook and cranny in between.
Wentzel’s Insulation offers 3 different types of insulation you can use in your home.
The majority of our homes have traditional fiberglass insulation or Blown insulation because it is inexpensive. As a Florida resident, you don’t want any humid outside air entering your home because it affects the temperature and how often your HVAC system will have to run. The most important thing to remember regarding insulation is that the effectiveness always depends on how it is installed.
Spray foam insulation is a polyurethane foam that is sprayed into walls and ceilings, where it expands and forms a seal that is airtight. Spray foam insulation is a superior choice compared to traditional fiberglass insulation and does exceptionally more. Spray foam insulation completely seals any cracks, gaps, voids, attics, walls, crawl spaces, and just about any open space. Spray foam insulation also provides a vapor and moisture barrier while maximizing energy efficiency. To top it off, spray foam insulation is mold resistant. Living in Florida, we all know how important this is! Depending on your situation we will recommend either OPEN cell foam or CLOSED cell foam.
Spray foam insulation is a cost-saving solution and will out-perform traditional fiberglass insulation in every way, which can offer homeowners and commercial properties a sizeable return on their investment. With the money, they will save, spray foam insulation pays for itself within a few years.
Traditional insulation or blown insulation is comprised of loose particles that are literally “blown” into wall cavities. The best part is that Blown Insulation can be installed through small holes, eliminating the need to remove walls. Blown insulation is very affordable and can be installed quickly. Our Wentzel’s insulation professionals are trained with state-of-the-art equipment to ensure an even distribution of insulation. We definitely don’t want your Sarasota Florida home to feel like a tropical rainforest from humid air seeping through cracks, gaps or voids, now do we?!
Traditional insulation or blown insulation is similar to batt insulation. Batt insulation is a commonly used type of insulation. Batt insulation is used to insulate floors, walls, ceilings, attics. It comes in pre-cut panels that are most commonly comprised of fiberglass, wool or cotton. The pre-cut pieces of insulation are constructed of long, interweaving fibers with adhesive binders. It is essential that batt insulation is cut and customized to fit your home or building. Unlike spray foam insulation which expands to fill cavities and cracks, batt insulation can leave gaps – if not installed properly. For best performance, the insulation needs to fill the entire space.
At Wentzel’s we make sure to install batt insulation with expertise and care to ensure your home’s batt insulation sits snugly between joists, rafters, and studs. Due to our warm and humid climate in Sarasota Florida, and the fact that traditional insulation and Batt insulation are comprised of fiberglass, wool or cotton, we use faced insulation, which reduces issues with moisture retention, mold or decay.
Wentzel’s Insulation is backed by 50 years of service in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Our professional team installs Spray foam, Traditional/Blown and Batt insulation.
Here at Wentzel’s Insulation, we are expertly equipped to meet your home insulation needs. Especially when it comes to home insulation in the Sarasota-Bradenton Florida area, you’ll need insulation that works best in our climate. Whether you’re building a new home or updating your existing home, it’s important to know what type of insulation is best for your situation.
With our expertise and extensive knowledge, we’ll help you determine the best insulation for your home or commercial building and your wallet.
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