Insulation acts as a temperature and sound barrier in your home. It helps keep the cold air in your home in the summer, and out of your home in the winter while also providing a sound barrier to keep your house nice and quiet. However, Sam Boak has gotten many phone calls from unhappy homeowners who have had fiberglass blown insulation installed from other companies, and are still seeing their heating or cooling costs increase and their homes’ temperatures fluctuate (If it’s not Boak, don’t fix it!).
This is usually due to the insulation settling, which could be from the installer not adding excess insulation to account for settling or simply using materials that are not high quality. Our insulation contractors have seen this many times, so they want to make sure homeowners understand why it’s a problem.
Fiberglass blown insulation is made of fibers spun from plastic filaments and recycled glass. When installed correctly, it slows the spread of cold, heat and sound and is also moisture resistant. If an insulation contractor doesn’t install the right amount of insulation, air pockets and gaps can form. This is what gives the insulation room to settle! Sam Boak ensures his insulation contractors get plenty of proper training before they start installing these materials in a home or commercial building, because we know the importance of getting this installation done right the first time.
Depending on the insulation materials used, some are more prone to settling than others. For example, fiberglass blown insulation is not prone to settling because of the materials it’s made of and the thickness required during installation to achieve the right R-value. However, just because insulation isn’t fiberglass doesn’t mean it isn’t high quality.
Sam Boak only allows the insulation contractors at Boak & Sons to install high quality materials, whether it’s fiberglass blown, spray-applied cellulose, fiberglass batting, foam block fill and spray foam. We specifically use materials that are more resistant to settling to make sure your insulation lasts for years.
“Quality materials are going to last longer, especially if they’re installed by professionals who are trained to do so,” says Sam Boak. “Our insulation installers go through hours and hours of training to make sure you get the best results.”
If you want to learn more about our insulation services, visit the residential insulation page on our website! You can also call us to speak to a insulation contractor or schedule a free estimate at 330-793-5646 or fill out a contact form on our website.
