MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA BATT INSULATION

What is Batt insulation? Batt insulation is fiberglass blanket insulation that comes

in rolls or sheets and is designed for easy handling and use between framings, such

as studs and joists. Batts are available in a variety of lengths, widths, and R-values.

WHAT TYPE OF INSULATION IS RIGHT FOR MY HOME OR PROJECT?

As experts in installing insulation, we’re here to help assist you in evaluating the various options to achieve the best energy saving results for your home. Whether you’re adding insulation to your attic, finishing abasement, building an addition, modifying an under-insulated bonus room or adding acoustic insulation for sound control, we have the right products to meet your needs

and stay within your budget.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR IN-HOME EVALUATION:

• Your time is valuable. We will be on time to our appointment.
• A comprehensive evaluation of how well your home currently conserves energy.
• This includes a digitally recorded visual inspection of your attic and any other spaces that may allow energy-saving upgrades.
• A clear description of the energy efficient insulation options available to you. This includes a review of our video recording and a “menu” of several upgrading opportunities
• listed in order of anticipated value to you.
• Answer your questions and discuss options.
• You decide which of our insulation cost option(s) fit within your budget.
• Schedule the work to be performed now or when you are ready.
• We will do the work right, on schedule and within your budget – no surprises.

EXPERT BATT INSULATION

Most often used to insulate floors, walls, and ceilings, batt insulation comes in pre-cut panels. Batt insulation is generally made of fiberglass or rock and slag wool, and is also available in natural cotton varieties for acoustic and thermal insulation. Batts are one of the most popular forms of insulation because, when installed by an experienced professional, they’re both effective and economical. When installing batt insulation, it’s incredibly important to make sure your panels are customized to fit the area in your home as gaps may cause ineffective cooling and heating.

Batt insulation is most frequently used in unfinished walls, including foundation walls, and in floors or ceilings. Handyman Services of Mountain View installers will fit batts between studs, joists, and beams.

R-Values for batt insulation vary greatly depending on the thickness which your home requires. For a few examples: a 3.5 inch batt offers an R-Value of 11, 8-8.5 inches offers an R-Value of 25, and 12 inches offers an R-Value of 38.

TYPES OF BATT INSULATION

These pre-cut batts of fiberglass insulation come in a number of types:

• Unfaced: just a batt with insulation showing on both sides
• Kraft face: a batt with paper on one side to act as a vapor barrier
• FSK: a batt with a flame resistant backing on one side
• Dry right: a batt with a smart vapor barrier on one side
• Mold resistant: a batt with a special facing that’s been treated to be resistant to mold and mildew
• Foil face: a batt with a foil facing on one side