About wall insulation

A good wall insulation is the key of an thermal efficient home. Walls are the biggest insulation surface of a house and almost 30% of the energy leaks are from a poor walls insulation. If you want to change your wall insulation after the house is finished it is a really big remodeling effort, that's why it is important to choose a good insulation from the beginning.

That's why a good wall insulation has the following characteristics

it fills are the space between the studs
has an R-value of over 3 / inch
it will keep it's structure in the next 30 years

For wall insulation we can offer you two products:

Spray foam insulation - it is applied between the studs and all the excess is cut after
Cellulose blow-in - it is also applied between studs but with a special membrane that will keep the insulation in place for a long time.

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Spray foam benefits for wall insulation

Spray foam was used for a lot of years as insulation for walls. Because it has a high thermal resistance it can be thinner than other insulation materials. You can get a good insulation even on 2x4 studs. What is important to know is that spray foam can be of two types: closed cell (denser and more efficient) or open cell (lighter and cheaper). Here is a list of benefits of spray foam insulation:

is continuous and it reduce the risk of leaks formation
has a high R-value
is applied really fast
warranty over 20 years
it fills all the gaps

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Blow-in insulation benefits for wall insulation

Blow-in insulation is also a popular choice when it comes to wall insulation. It is mainly made from cellulose and is a more natural and ecological way of insulation. The insulation can be applied directly on the surface or it can be contained in a special membrane that protects the cellulose in time. Because it is a breathable insulation material, it makes a good team with the wood. If you choose this type of insulation you get: