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What does insulation actually
do for my home?
Fiber glass insulation keeps your home cool in the summer and
warm in the winter, because insulation resists the flow of heat.
Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area - flowing
out of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer.
By reducing heat flow, a properly insulated home uses less energy
for heating and cooling.
In addition to being an energy saver, fiber glass insulation
also acts as a sound absorber. When installed in walls and ceilings,
it can reduce the transmission of sound from one room to another
or from the outside. In today's noise-laden environments, more
and more homeowners are soundproofing their homes.
A well-insulated home increases the overall comfort of the home
and adds to its resale value. Whether your home is new or old,
it pays to insulate. |
What areas of my home should
be insulated?
Insulation is not just for attics and outside walls.
Insulation should also be installed in other areas of your home
such as ceilings with unheated spaces, basement walls, floors
above vented crawl spaces, cathedral ceilings, floors over unheated
garages or porches, knee walls, and in between interior walls,
ceilings or floors for extra sound control.
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What is the difference between
fiberglass and cellulose insulation?
Fiberglass insulation is made primarily from sand
and recycled glass. Cellulose is composed of approximately 20
percent chemicals by weight-in addition to the impurities, inks
and dyes present in shredded newspaper, cardboard and waste
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How do I know
how much insulation I need for my home?
An R-19 is minimum for building codes in the state
of Florida but an R-30 is recommended due to our extremely hot
climate. |
What should
I look for in a qualified insulation contractor?
Once you've decided that an insulation contractor is
needed, be informed and thorough when selecting the one for
your job. Call in two or three contractors to quote your job.
Ask them for references including other homeowners for whom
they have done work.
Look for a “ certified energy professional” and
also contact the I.C.A.A.
Insulation Contractors Association of America.
Ask contractors about the insurance they carry. Do they
have insurance to protect their own workers if they are injured?
Are you covered if one of the workers damages your home? |
What If I Have a Question
or Problem?
You may contact us
via phone or e-mail. Our hours of operation are from 9-5pm Eastern
time - Mon through Friday. We make every attempt to answer questions
via e-mail within 24 hours.
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If you have any further questions, or encounter a problem, please
contact us by email
at service@danielinsulation.com
You may also call us at
1.800.662.0898.
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