Carolina Insulation

To determine the amount of insulation needed, start by measuring the height and length of each of your room walls. Multiply the wall's length by the wall's height and don't forget to write down the spacing of the studs so you can then determine what type of the insulation will be purchased.

For example, if the square footage of the room you're planning on insulating is 1,000 square feet and you want to achieve an R-value of 60, you will need approximately 17 bags to fully insulate your room.

Generally, insulators charge about $50 to $80 per hour. To help you calculate the cost of insulation, consider the size of the installation, the shape of the ceiling and additional services incurred. For accurate pricing, have a professional insulation installer take measurements and provide cost estimates.

Are you a licensed installer? Can I speak with your references? What warranty or guarantee do you provide for your insulation? What personal protective equipment do you require for your workers? Do you carry liability insurance and workers comp insurance? What type of insulation products do you offer?

R-Value is a measure of insulation's ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The recommended level for most attics is to insulate to R-38 or about 10 to 14 inches, depending on insulation type.

The parts of the home to insulate take these basic facts into consideration. Heat rises to the ceiling. Because a large volume of indoor heat is lost through the ceiling, the attic floor above is considered the most important area in the house to insulate for winter comfort and efficiency.

In actuality the North Carolina construction license exam is more difficult to pass than similar closed book exams due to the fact that you have books available as a resource during the contractor exam. You are permitted to bring certain reference materials into the builder test.

An insulation contractor is a type of contractor who is specialized in installing thermal insulation. These are contractors who work on residential, commercial, or industrial projects and coordinate with heating, plumbing, and mechanical construction workers.

The effectiveness of insulation is rated by R-values. The higher the R-value, the greater the material's ability to insulate. Each inch of fiberglass blanket insulation, for example, provides an R-value of about 3.27. Loose-fill insulation can vary from about 2.2 to 4.0, depending on how effectively it is installed.