Blow-In Insulation

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When it comes to insulation, you have a few different options. One of those options is blow-in insulation, and it offers a few benefits you might want to consider.

Blow-in insulation: Blow-in insulation is one of three common options for installing insulation along with batts or sprayed insulation. Blow-in insulation is generally done by a professional but is a good choice because you won’t have any gaps in insulation.

Read on to find out even more about blow-in insulation.

What is Blow-In Insulation?

The composition of blow-in insulation is pretty similar to that of batts. The main difference is how the insulation is applied. The insulation is “blown” by a special machine.

Types of Blow-In Insulation

There are three main types of blow-in insulation. Let’s take a look.

Fiberglass Insulation

This insulation is made from molten glass that is then spun into fibers. This type of insulation usually has 20 to 30% recycled glass. Fiberglass is probably the most used blow-in insulation.

Cellulose Insulation

This is 85% recycled newsprint and then a mixture of ammonium sulfate and borate.

Mineral Wool Insulation

Mineral wool insulation is made from melted basalt stone and recycled slag (a byproduct of steel production). It generally is made up of at least 70% recycled material.

Common Uses for Blown Insulation

Because it’s blown in, this insulation can really be used anywhere you want to put insulation. There’s not really one common use because it’s very versatile. It can be blown into large spaces and even into closed walls.

Manufactures of Blow-In Insulation

You can choose from a few different brands when it comes to blow-in insulation.

Johns Manville Climate Pro

John Manville Climate Pro is one common brand of insulation. Their fiberglass blow-in insulation is formaldehyde-free. The company’s site says it offers heat and sound insulation and is fireproof. One bag covers about 73 square feet.

John Manville Climate Pro insulation is easy to install and offers complete coverage, whether it’s installed in exterior or interior walls, floors, or ceilings. John Manville has plenty of documentation on their site to learn even more about this product.
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Knauf Jet Stream Ultra

Knauf Jet Stream Ultra insulation is another common brand. This brand offers mineral wool insulation, which many are turning to as a greener solution. Some say this provides better thermal protection than fiberglass and is also more flame resistant.

As with most types of insulation, there are plenty of datasheets available on the company’s website for this brand. The stats include thermal ratings, thickness, and coverage measurements.
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CertainTeed Insulsafe

A final brand you’ll see is CertainTeed Insulsafe. This insulation is used in residential and commercial buildings for thermal and sound insulation. Certain Teed’s product is noncombustible, noncorrosive, and odor-free.

The company says their insulation won’t settle and will last for the life of the home. Once installed, it reduces energy demands and costs. Like most insulation today, it is environmentally sustainable, noncombustible, and won’t rot or decay.

There are also quite a few suppliers of just cellulose blow-in insulation.
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Applegate Insulation

Applegate Insulation is one supplier of blow-in insulation. Applegate’s main type of blow-in insulation is cellulose. The company says cellulose insulation is more effective at reducing airflow and heat flow than fiberglass.

Applegate Insulation is based in Michigan and has been producing blow-in cellulose insulation since 1978. The company is the second-largest producer of cellulose insulation in the United States and has six plants across the country.
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Green Fiber Cellulose

As you can see from the name of this supplier, Greenfiber also produces cellulose insulation. The company says cellulose insulation performs better than other insulation and therefore helps keep temperatures where you want them in your home or business.

Greenfiber has eight manufacturing plants throughout the United States and Canada. The company says they make more cellulose insulation than any other manufacturer in the U.S. Residential and commercial contractors, as well as regular everyday consumers, can buy their products.
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Cell Pak Supreme

Applegate Insulation is one supplier of blow-in insulation. Applegate’s main type of blow-in insulation is cellulose. The company says cellulose insulation is more effective at reducing airflow and heat flow than fiberglass.

Applegate Insulation is based in Michigan and has been producing blow-in cellulose insulation since 1978. The company is the second-largest producer of cellulose insulation in the United States and has six plants across the country.
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