Choosing the right insulation product\u00a0for your home can have a significant financial impact on your seasonal heating\u00a0bill. \u00a0Additionally, it also offers significant gains in occupant comfort and indoor air quality. \u00a0By taking steps to ensure your building\u00a0envelope is optimally insulated, you are creating an environment that offers\u00a0lifestyle and health benefits for your family.<\/p>\n
The sound-dampening properties of\u00a0insulation are often overlooked. \u00a0Filling the cavity with absorptive insulation is an ideal solution for minimizing sound travelling between rooms. \u00a0Whether you are trying to reduce noise from your garage, entertainment area, bedroom, or a set of drums in your basement, insulation acts as an effective sound barrier.<\/p>\n
According to the Insulation\u00a0Institute, fibrous insulations have performed better in absorbing sound than\u00a0closed cell insulations, such as spray foam. \u00a0Moreover, since fibre glass and mineral wool\u00a0insulation are naturally noncombustible, they can act as a fire-resistant layer.<\/p>\n
Indoor air quality can also be improved by insulation and the appropriate use of sealing. \u00a0The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Centre states that the use of fibre glass insulation, when combined with air sealing, can effectively reduce air infiltration, between the exterior and interior of your home, to near zero. \u00a0Insulation also generally prevents outdoor pollutants from entering the home, and with appropriate ventilation, can contribute to a healthier environment for homeowners. In addition, insulation can act as a moisture barrier and prevent the growth of mould in basements and bathrooms.<\/p>\n
\u201cA\u00a0well-planned insulation upgrade increases overall comfort for homeowners,\u201d\u00a0remarked Jay Nordenstrom, Executive Director of NAIMA Canada. \u00a0\u201cThis is\u00a0especially important at a time of year when many people are planning to spend\u00a0increased time indoors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether you are trying to reduce\u00a0your seasonal heating bills, stay warm during the winter, dampen sound from noisy rooms, or improve the safety of your home in the event of a fire, finding the right insulation for the job \u2013 such as fibre glass, rock wool, or slag wool \u2013 will deliver comfort and security to any homeowner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Choosing the right insulation product\u00a0for your home can have a significant financial impact on your seasonal heating\u00a0bill. \u00a0Additionally, it also offers significant gains in occupant comfort and indoor air quality. \u00a0By taking steps to ensure your building\u00a0envelope is optimally insulated, you are creating an environment that offers\u00a0lifestyle and health benefits for your family. The sound-dampening […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1005,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[189,190,191,192,193,194,188],"class_list":["post-1004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-owner","tag-acoustic-insulation","tag-acoustical-insulation","tag-home-acoustics","tag-home-comfort","tag-noise","tag-quiet","tag-sound-insulation"],"yoast_head":"\n