How to Choose the Best Home Insulation

Making sure your home has the proper insulation could save you quite a bit of money on your heating and cooling bills. And it has plenty of other benefits too, like reducing the amount of noise pollution you hear in your home. But how do you know what kind of insulation is best for your house? Here are a few tips from the pros at Lewis Insulation. You can give us a call when you need help with home insulation in Minneapolis!

Perhaps the most recognizable home insulation on the market today, fiberglass is a popular choice because it is so budget-friendly. However, this type of home insulation is usually best installed by professionals. A good choice for walls, floors and ceilings, it comes in rolls that are ready-made for installation. This type of home insulation is best for between framing, like studs and joists.

Another popular type of home insulation is blown-in cellulose. It is one of the most effective types of insulation since it has such a high R-value, and it is also a great choice for those concerned about the environment and their carbon footprint because it’s made out of recycled newspaper. It is great for those hard to reach areas of your home, like your attic. And it can also be installed over existing insulation.

Finally, there is also closed cell spray foam insulation. This type of insulation should be installed by professionals like us. It also has a high R-value, and it can add to the structural integrity of your home. We can apply this type of home insulation in temperatures as chilly as 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This is great to fill in small gaps and cracks.

The type of home insulation your house needs is based on a few different factors. And we can help you determine which type of insulation is the best for your home. There are a few different aspects that we will consider. For one thing, we will work within your budget. We will also consider where the home insulation needs to be installed.

Would you like more information on home insulation in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas? Call Lewis Insulation at 763-477-2612, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.