Insulating small kitchen and bath remodels, and home additions.

  

Tweet  

  

  

 delicious  

  

Fiberglass batt-This is the most common and easiest to install. This does not require any special equipment besides gloves and standard dust mask. It does let the most air through it. If you are doing a small kitchen or bathroom remodel, you will probably remove the existing. It would not be a bad idea to spend a little extra to the walls spray foamed. 

Spray foam is a great air sealant. It is similar to the material you buy in the can at the store. This is the most costly, however used in the right areas, it will make you feel more comfortable. Have you ever put your hand in your kitchen cabinet on the exterior wall? Was it cold? That is in part from the air leakage through the wall with typical fiberglass insulation. 

Cellulose insulation is a good insulation to use. If you have a new home addition, and the contractor is insualting this area, have them look at the rest of your house to make sure it is ventilated properly, and that there is enough insulation while they are in the attic. If you are going to do this yourself you can rent the machine from most home stores. It is in the middle as far as the amount of air that passes through. 

We are always looking for topics to write about. If you have a topic you would like to know more about, let us know.