Blown-in Insulation Contractors Serving The Finger Lakes Area

Halco installs blown-in insulation in existing homes

Blown insulation is a very effective type of insulation easily installed in attics and other home areas to reduce heat loss and improve home comfort.

As the U.S. Department of Energy has reported, most of the attics in the country aren't sufficiently insulated. It’s recommended that attic insulation be rated at R-49 or higher, but the average home attic has an R-value of R-20 or lower. At Halco, we leverage the R-value of blown-in cellulose insulation for existing homes as a part of our whole-home solutions that increase thermal resistance and reduce energy costs. 

Before installing blown-in insulation — seal air leaks!

Contractors can add multiple layers of blown-in attic insulation, but if there are numerous unsealed air leaks, all of the insulation will not effectively conserve heat. Air leaks account for much of a home's energy loss. Heated air from the living space below rises up through the holes and gaps around pipes, electrical wiring, and lighting fixtures and escapes out through the roof.

Blown-in insulation: Energy Savings and benefits

Experts estimate that by air sealing your attic and upgrading attic insulation, you can cut your HVAC costs by as much as 40% in some cases. So, you're adding comfort to your home and saving money on your monthly heating and cooling bills. That's not a bad combination! Plus, when your insulation upgrade is part of a larger Halco home solutions project, you will notice other benefits such as:

• Reduced indoor drafts
• Healthier indoor humidity levels and air quality
• Improved soundproofing
• More consistent temperatures throughout the home

What is Blown-In Insulation?

Primarily, there are two types of blown insulation materials: Fiberglass insulation and cellulose insulation.

Both are lightweight, and both have about the same R-value. They get the name "blown" from how they are installed.

A machine sits outside the home that is to be insulated. This machine shreds the insulation and then blows it through a flexible tube to the attic where a contractor directs the material to wherever it is needed. Blown insulation can be used by itself or more often, combined with existing insulation.

After the installation is complete, there is no maintenance or upkeep involved. The entire process — air sealing and insulation installation — can usually be completed in one day.

Halco’s blown-in insulation installation services improve comfort and energy efficiency

Halco offers homeowners in our service area a FREE home insulation estimate. We evaluate your home and recommend upgrades to improve your energy savings and overall comfort. This could mean adding more insulation in the attic, basement, or crawl space or upgrading your water heater or air conditioning system. Contact us today to meet with one of our insulation specialists or to discuss other options for saving energy.