This article talks about the importance of insulating a home. It also gives information on how insulation works to help with energy savings, and it highlights the benefits of spray foam insulation versus fiberglass insulation.
How to Fix Leak Problems
The solution to eliminating energy loss from a leaky home is quality insulation for the home. Although older homes are more likely to have air-tightness problems if not insulated properly, blower door tests for newer homes can reveal major energy leak issues as well. In the case of new construction, it is best to have a blower door test done prior to drywall being hung.
Types of Insulation
Two of the most popular types of insulation, used in many homes and businesses, are fiberglass insulation and spray foam insulation. The differences between the two are significant and results vary by efficiency measures.
Spray Foam Insulation vs. Fiberglass Insulation
Spray foam insulation is a polymer-containing liquid (polyurethane), mixed with a foaming agent. When this foam is used for insulating, it expands to fill in spaces and gaps. It then hardens into a solid form. Fiberglass insulation is made of melted silica sand and recycled glass and is sold as a long roll (blanket), or pre-cut rectangles (batts), which can be blown into gaps.
Tips on Attaching Insulation Panels to Concrete Block Walls
One of the steps in finishing your basement is to cover your concrete block walls with foam panel insulation. There are several things to watch for and techniques to use to get the job done right. To maximize the energy efficiency of your basement insulation, you need to know the right technique for attaching insulation panels to concrete block.
Finishing a basement creates more living or environmentally controlled storage space in your home. Basement walls are commonly made of concrete which a porous material that is not adept at keeping out the cold. Foam insulation panels are ideal for a basement remodeling project because they are waterproof and can help reduce heat loss through the concrete walls in the basement. Proper foam panel installation helps to maximize the insulation's effectiveness.
If you have leaks in your basement walls then you need to eliminate those leaks before installing foam insulation panels. Adhesive used to install panels cannot cure properly when it is wet, and water trapped behind foam insulation panels can create a mold problem. Any cracks or noticeable leaks in your foundation should be repaired by an experienced contractor. Once the leaks are repaired you should coat your walls with a basement water sealer.
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