BATT INSULATION
Batt insulation is insulation in the form of a thick blanket which is placed between the studs of your walls or the joists of your attic floor. It is the most commonly used form of insulation and offers significant energy saving benefits. Batt insulation comes with or without facing, which is used as a vapor barrier. Because different R-values are necessary for different areas of the home, batt insulation is available in a variety of R-values. An R-value is simply a rating of a product’s ability to insulate or resist heat flow.
While batt insulation is available in many different materials, we install fiberglass and cotton batt insulation.
FIBERGLASS INSULATION
Fiberglass insulation is created in a process by which molten glass is blown through extremely small holes, creating long silk-like fibers, hence the name "fiberglass." These strands are then collected into a matte to form the batt of insulation. Fiber-
glass is the most commonly used form of batt insulation. It is very effective in its performance of acoustic and thermal insulation, provided the appropriate grade is used, and it is installed correctly. Fiberglass does not contain the chemicals used in cellulose blown-in insulation, thus creating a safer environment. Insulation from Johns Manville is Formaldehyde-Free. Fiberglass has been known to irritate the skin when handled, and cause lung irritation if disturbed without proper protection, but once it is installed there are are no hazards to you or your living environment.