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WHO ARE WE?Tolleson, AZ Insulation Regardless if your need is something as small as insulating a garage door to help assist with climate control within that space, or as extensive as fully insulating multiple structures as a part of a new construction buildout plan, you can count on us. Throughout the years, our experienced crews have seen it all--as a result, we now know which materials work best for each specific application. We help you to eliminate the guesswork by having the knowledge and the expertise associated with having successfully overcome several bouts of trial and error in the past. We have sacrificed many hours of productivity throughout these experiences to ensure that our customers receive the absolute best solutions as reasonable prices. Our past mistakes, and subsequent adjustments, help to ensure that your insulation job will be done correctly and affordably. Don't hesitate to give us a call. Go ahead and fill out the form below for a FREE quote or simply give us a call!
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What Is Insulation & How Does It Work?
Insulation is any material used in an effort to assist with climate-controlling a particular location. It accomplishes this feat by filling any gaps, cracks, voids, or any other areas susceptible to temperature transfer. Insulation is typically found in attics (above ceilings), and inside of all exterior walls as well as some interior walls. The main objective of insulation is to help in regulating the temperature in a given space--it does this by either absorbing or reflecting heat, preventing warmer air from moving into the cooler space.
This critical task is accomplished due to the insulation slowing the movement of heat from the warmer space, and then helping to prevent it's entrance into the cooler space. For example, throughout our notoriously hot Arizona summers, insulation accounts for helping to shield our otherwise comfortable living and working spaces from the extreme heat that exists outdoors. But it doesn't stop there--many people have no idea that several parts of Arizona actually do have relatively cold winters and, in these colder winter months, insulation helps keep the warmer air where it is most desired...inside our homes and businesses.
When installing business or home insulation, it is very important to use the most effective, most appropriate material for the particular application and the desired end result. The two main considerations which must be addressed when installing insulation are 1.) the proposed installation site location, and 2.) the recommended r-value (maximum thermal performance), for that specific install location. These two factors are used in conjunction to assist in determining the most effective, and subsequently most appropriate, insulation type for the desired outcome. Now that we have covered the fundamental basics of insulation, below we will discuss the following:
This critical task is accomplished due to the insulation slowing the movement of heat from the warmer space, and then helping to prevent it's entrance into the cooler space. For example, throughout our notoriously hot Arizona summers, insulation accounts for helping to shield our otherwise comfortable living and working spaces from the extreme heat that exists outdoors. But it doesn't stop there--many people have no idea that several parts of Arizona actually do have relatively cold winters and, in these colder winter months, insulation helps keep the warmer air where it is most desired...inside our homes and businesses.
When installing business or home insulation, it is very important to use the most effective, most appropriate material for the particular application and the desired end result. The two main considerations which must be addressed when installing insulation are 1.) the proposed installation site location, and 2.) the recommended r-value (maximum thermal performance), for that specific install location. These two factors are used in conjunction to assist in determining the most effective, and subsequently most appropriate, insulation type for the desired outcome. Now that we have covered the fundamental basics of insulation, below we will discuss the following:
- different types of insulation available
- what material(s) the insulation types are comprised/made of
- location(s) of install application for greatest benefit
- appropriate methods for installation
- advantages of each different type of insulation
Blanket Insulation (Batts & Rolls) Blanket insulation, commonly referred to as batt or roll insulation, can be made of fiberglass, plastic fibers, mineral wool and/or natural fibers. The primary use of blanket insulation is inside of exterior walls (to include foundation walls), and it is also commonly used in floors, ceilings and attics. This type of insulation comes from the manufacturer already cut to the proper width to be installed between the studs or joists, and the biggest advantage is that it is a simple, straight-forward installation process that any do-it-yourselfer, with limited experience, could quickly and easily tackle on their own. Batt and roll blanket insulation is also quite economical, comparatively speaking.
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Concrete Block Insulation This is exactly what it sounds like--an insulating material, typically a foam board, that can be placed inside or outside of concrete block to provide additional insulative properties. Additionally, some manufacturers of concrete block inject air or foam beads into their blocks to raise the r-value (maximum thermal performance) of the blocks individually and as a whole. This form of insulation is primarily used on unfinished concrete block walls, including foundation walls. Insulating concrete blocks, however, are slightly different, and require a specialized skillset for proper installation that will last the test of time. These blocks are often just dry-stacked without the use of mortar and then surface bonded to create adhesion. Both of these applications significantly increase r-values, subsequently making the structure noticeably more efficient when it comes to heating and cooling.
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Rigid Foam Or Foam Board Rigid foam/foam board insulation can be made of polystyrene, polyurethane, phenolic, and/or polyisocyanurate. this material is typically used for exterior walls, to include foundation walls, as well as floors, ceilings, and low-sloping roofs without vents present. If installed indoors, however, this material is required to be covered by a building code-approved material, such as 1/2" thick gypsum board (drywall) to provide some aid with regard to fire resistance. If installed outdoors, rigid foam/foam board insulation must be covered with a weatherproof facing material of some kind. The biggest advantage of foam board or rigid foam insulation is the relatively high r-values given the thickness of the material is significantly less than other materials used for similar applications.
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Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)
ICFs are made of either foam blocks or foam boards. this insulation material is used in unfinished walls, including foundation walls, strictly in new construction applications. These forms are installed and become a part of the permanent building structure and they assist in creating the structural element of the wall. Due to the nature of the forms being impregnated into the walls, this significantly increases the r-values of the building they are installed in.
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Blown-In/Loose Fill Insulation Material In their most common form, blown-in or loose fill insulation, are typically made of either mineral wool, fiberglass, or cellulose. This type of insulation is typically used in existing, enclosed walls or in new open wall cavities. It is also commonly used in unfinished attics and other inconveniently hard-to-reach areas. To ensure the homeowner receives all of the benefits of any new roofing material, it is wise to ensure adequate insulation exists. This material is blown into these spaces using special equipment and will typically require a minimum of at least two people to install. Blown-in/loose fill insulation is one of the best options available for areas that are already finished, have irregular shapes or obstructions, or those spaces that are just plain hard to get to.
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This type of insulation is commonly made of cardboard, foil-faced craft paper, plastic film, or polyethylene bubbles, and it's typically applied to unfinished walls, floors, and ceilings. These materials, like blanket insulation, are fitted between the studs, rafters, beams and/or joists. Again, as with blanket insulation, this insulation material can be installed by a do-it-yourselfer and it is, hands-down, the most effective insulating material when it comes to preventing downward heat flow.
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Typically made of fiberglass or mineral wool, this insulation material is most commonly used for ducting or other areas requiring insulation having a high resistance to extreme temperatures. That is exactly why this insulation tends to be the material of choice for HVAC technicians. They can fabricate it into ducts and around ductwork for a custom-fit. The most prominent benefit of this material is its ability to withstand high heat without degrading.
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This insulation material is created with polyurethane, phenolic, cementitious, or polyisocyanurate, and it is used primarily in existing, enclosed walls, new open wall cavities, and unfinished attics. For larger area applications, it is pressure-sprayed and in smaller applications, it is applied using spray containers. This is an excellent option for adding additional insulation to previously insulated, finished areas, oddly-shaped areas, or areas with obstructions and/or accessibility issues.
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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
SIPs are typically constructed of either foam board or liquid foam insulation core. These panels strategically fit together, interlocking into place like puzzle pieces, to create the walls and roofs of new construction projects. Structures built with SIPS tend to have some of the best insulative properties seeing as though the insulation is built right into the panel beforehand, creating the most effective temperature barrier available. Structures built using SIPs also take significantly lees time to build than do the more conventional approaches.
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El Mirage, and the entire greater Phoenix metro area
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