Winters in North Country cities and towns, such as Queensbury, Glens Falls, Ballston Spa, Schuylerville, Lake Luzerne, Saratoga, and Lake George, get cold and when the clipper winds kick up, so does the thermostat in your house. When summer rolls around, there’s no escaping the high heat and humidity that can have your AC running around the clock.
At Jack Hall Plumbing & Heating, our experienced team are experts in home energy efficiency and we’re a Building Performance Institute Goldstar Certified Contractor. Our dense-packed cellulose insulation services will make your home more comfortable year-round, no matter what the weather forecast says.
Dense Packed Insulation Works Year-Round
Dense-packed cellulose insulation has a low thermal conductivity, which means it effectively traps heat, keeping warmth inside your walls, floors, and ceilings. Your home is cozier in the winter and cooler in the summer.
What makes dense-packed cellulose insulation so efficient is that it molds tightly around fixtures in your walls, such as wiring, piping, and ductwork. By fitting snugly into gaps and filling any voids in walls, it acts as a perfect barrier to air leaks. You’ll enjoy consistent, comfortable temperatures throughout your home year-round.
What’s the R-Value of Cellulose Insulation?
R-value is a rating system that measures how well insulation resists heat flow. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. The R-value of dense pack insulation is around R-3.5 to R-4.0 per inch of thickness, offering a higher R-value than loose-fill cellulose and the traditional fiberglass batts found in most homes. Cellulose is also durable, ensuring that your insulation maintains its R-value effectively over time.
Dense Packed Cellulose is a Great Noise Buffer
Because dense packed cellulose is so, … well dense, it provides great sound buffering. Noisy teenagers? A neighbor who loves to use his leaf blower early in the morning? Dense packed cellulose has outstanding sound-dampening properties and is a great option for interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and garages, thanks to its ability to fill spaces effectively.
Cellulose Insulation is a “Green” Product
Dense packed insulation is environmentally friendly because it’s primarily made from recycled newspaper or cardboard. It’s treated with borate to make it fire retardant, resistant to mold, and it’s also repellant to insects. This energy efficient, eco-friendly material is a great choice for environmentally minded homeowners concerned about reducing their carbon footprint.
Dense Packed Cellulose has an Impressive Fire Safety Rating
Because cellulose insulation is treated with a non-toxic borate solution, it generally has a Class-1 fire safety rating, the highest available. It’s one of the few highly fire-resistant building materials used today and can effectively limit the spread of flames. Cellulose insulation also has a very low smoke development index level in the event of a fire.
How is Dense Packing Insulation Installed?
Often called “drill and fill,” dense packing installation involves cutting a hole into a wall and blowing cellulose insulation into it using a high-pressure blower system. The holes are then sealed, and the siding, wall, or ceiling material is replaced. It’s a flexible installation process compared to other insulation types and well suited for retrofitting older homes and tackling irregular wall structures and layouts. It does require specialized equipment and installation experience to get the job done right. Jack Hall’s installers are highly trained, so the process will go smoothly, ensuring the insulation establishes optimal coverage and peak performance.
The Jack Hall team is ready to help maximize your home’s energy efficiency and make your living spaces more comfortable year-round. Contact us online or call at (518) 792-7114 for a free insulation inspection where our technicians will determine the best type of insulation materials for your needs and identify upgrades to make your entire home more energy efficient.
