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Properly insulating your home will boost its comfort and energy efficiency. By reducing heat transfer, insulation helps your home stay cool in summer and warm in winter. This will shrink your energy bill year-round. Here’s what to look for when choosing home insulation products.
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Types of Home Insulation
Home insulation projects run the gamut from small, one-hour fixes to major, multi-day home improvements. Here are the insulation products you’ll need to get the job done right.
Performance Considerations
Getting the most from your home insulation comes down to more than just insulation material. It’s also about proper installation and sealing. Here’s what you need to know.
DIY vs. Pro Installation
Aside from spray foam, all insulation types can be tackled by homeowners, but major projects can be messy and/or time-consuming. Manufacturer installation instructions must be followed precisely to achieve full insulation benefits.
Proper Sealing
Air sealing minimizes air movement in and out of your home via cracks, gaps and holes. Because drafts dramatically reduce the effectiveness of insulation, air sealing should always accompany any insulation project.
R Value
R value is a measurement of a material’s ability to resist heat transfer. The higher the R value, the greater its insulating ability, however, proper installation and sealing are crucial in achieving a product’s labelled R value.
Home Insulation Accessories & Installation Tools
Ace your home insulation installation with these essential accessories and tools.
Foil tape
Use this self-adhesive tape to connect and seal ductwork, vapour and weather barriers where moisture- and temperature-resistance are priorities.
Caulking
Weatherproof your windows and your home’s exterior by caulking to seal gaps, cracks and holes.
Tape Measure
Use a tape measure to accurately determine the dimensions of a space, as well as your insulation materials.
Straight Edge
A straight edge can be used to trim foam board, rock wool, bubble foil and other insulation.
Utility Knife
Use a sharp blade for even cuts to foam board, rock wool, pipe wraps, bubble foil and other materials.
Stapler
Use a stapling tool to secure some types of insulation or barriers to studs and framing.
Putty Knife
A putty knife makes it easy to push insulation into small spaces and crevices, and to apply caulk to window frames.
Dust Mask
Wear a mask to avoid inhaling dust and/or airborne particles.
Safety Goggles
Protect your eyes from dust, debris and/or airborne particles.
