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Jan 27 2020

Valley Insulation Explains Why You Need Proper Air Sealing to Lower Your Utility Bills

Before you add new home insulation or commercial insulation to your property, you must seal any air that may transfer between the inside and outside of your building. Air that travels freely between the structure and the outside reduces the effectiveness of your insulation and can even negate new insulation. In today’s blog from Valley Insulation, we explain why you need proper air sealing to lower your utility bills.

1. Helps Prevent Settling

Cellulose insulation like Nu-Wool may settle over time (usually several years). In walls, this settling can reduce the effectiveness of insulation if it’s installed incorrectly. Without proper sealing, air movement occurs inside the cavities within walls, causing insulation to settle faster. Air sealing helps prevent settling, which helps maintain the optimal level of cellulose insulation installed by Valley Insulation. Your building needs the correct level of insulation to lower your utility bills as much as possible.

2. Keeps Bugs Out

Small gaps that let air into your home may also bring bugs, such as ants, termites, moths, or even bees. Once pests get into your walls, attic, or crawlspace, they can hamper the properties of insulation. Insects can chew on, tear, and carry away insulation fibers as they construct a nest in your building. Air sealing keeps bugs out of the structure and out of the insulation. No bugs in the insulation means it works properly. Valley Insulation not only installs new commercial or home insulation, but we also remove old and damaged insulation that served as a home for bugs. Nu-Wool premium cellulose insulation installed by our techs is bug-resistant.

3. Stops Heat Transfer

The primary purpose of air sealing is to prevent heat transfer between your building and the outside. Air sealing keeps hot air out of your home in the summer and cold air away in the winter. Heat transfer is also the main purpose of home insulation. Air sealing, combined with premium cellulose insulation and an efficient HVAC system, gives you the best possible results for your utility bills.

Valley Insulation and Quality Cellulose Insulation

Valley Insulation can give you tips and advice on how to seal the air around your home. You might need to caulk around the windows, siding, foundation, electrical outlets, pipes, and more. Flashing around your chimney and flue also helps. Contact Valley Insulation or call (513) 353-4100 for more information on what we can do for you, such as installing quality cellulose insulation for your home or commercial property.

Oct 07 2019

Why Valley Insulation Is a Top Cincinnati Insulation Installer

Cincinnati Insulation Installer Valley Insulation

Valley Insulation has been insulating homes and businesses in the Ohio River area since 1977. For more than 40 years we have served the Cincinnati, Ohio, region, including Harrison, Cleves, Hebron, West Chester, Mariemont, and more. Our installers also complete projects in Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Today’s post from Valley Insulation explains why we’re a top Cincinnati insulation installer for both homes and businesses.

40+ years of Experience

Steve Jacob started Valley Insulation in May of 1977. He prides himself on learning something from every Cincinnati insulation project he completes, and he has completed a lot of them for a wide variety of buildings. Steve oversees every project and has a hands-on approach to customer service. Steve’s team can insulate a small family home, a large industrial warehouse, and anything in between.

Quality Products

Valley Insulation specializes in high-quality Nu-Wool cellulose insulation. This product fills in wall cavities, forms a thick blanket of insulation in your attic, creates a fire-resistant barrier, and reduces your utility bills. Our Cincinnati insulation installers know how to set up the machinery we need to finish each job efficiently, expediently, and carefully.

Attention to Detail

Experienced employees of Valley Insulation pay attention to details on every Cincinnati insulation project. We provide accurate estimates and quotes when we come out to your building. We examine the building, take measurements, and calculate the materials and labor necessary to deliver excellent results. Our teams map out every step of each project carefully for efficiency. We quickly set up our equipment, go from room to room, and make sure you receive the most insulation for the money. You never have to worry about cleaning up afterward. Our team members remove every shred of old insulation, leftover new insulation, and any trash we generate.

We Take Care of Your Home or Business

Homes and businesses in the Cincinnati area receive the utmost care from Valley Insulation. Our techs and project managers answer all of your questions with professionalism. If we come across something unexpected during a project, we inform you immediately and suggest ways to solve any problems. Cincinnati insulation customers rely on us to take care of their buildings as if they’re our own homes.

Valley Insulation: Top Choice for Cincinnati Insulation Installation

Valley Insulation has the ideal combination of experience, quality products, attention to detail, and top-notch customer service to deliver the best Cincinnati insulation projects in the tri-state area. We want to earn your business. Contact Valley Insulation or call (513) 353-4100 to start the conversation.

Mar 06 2019

Valley Insulation Explains: Insulating Existing Structures

Every building has different insulation needs depending on its age, building materials, and style of construction. There are many opportunities for increasing a building’s energy efficiency by adding cellulose and fiberglass insulation. In today’s blog post, Valley Insulation details those options.

Home Insulation Consultation

To get started insulating your existing residence, our expert team members will assess the home to find opportunities for increased insulation. Many homeowners are surprised to find that even a small change to their home’s insulation can make a big difference for energy efficiency and comfort.

Our home insulation services include attic insulation, existing exterior wall insulation, and crawl space insulation. All of these areas play an important role in the thermal barrier of your home, and leaving one of them without proper insulation will lead to higher energy bills and less comfort at home. Once we’ve determined the best insulation solutions for your residence, we’ll go over our game plan with you and get started on the upgrades.

Attic Insulation

Roughly 25% of a home’s heat loss is through the attic. Insulating your attic will help to keep your home comfortable and reduce your energy costs. A properly insulated attic will also protect your home from moisture, damp, and mold growth.

We recommend cellulose blow-in insulation for attics because it offers a thick coating that creates a seamless layer of protection for your attic space. This can be especially effective for harder-to-reach spaces. Since cellulose insulation contains boric acid, it also serves as a pest deterrent.

Exterior Wall Insulation

About 35% of a home’s heat loss occurs through the walls. This generally happens through conduction as the walls of a home are in physical contact with the colder temperatures outside. The heat inside your home is basically transferred by conduction through the walls.

To fix this problem, we utilize what is called the “drill and blow method” for existing home exterior wall insulation. For this blow-in insulation process, we put a small hole in an existing wall, fit a hose into it, and blow cellulose insulation into the space behind the drywall. Once the work is finished, the walls will be as well-insulated as if the process were done before the drywall was put into place.

Crawl Space

About 15% of a home’s heat loss goes through the floors. Insulating a crawl space can lower your energy bill and reduce the risk of damage to your home. When you have an open crawl space, you’re likely to run the risk of damp and mold seeping into the foundation of your home. And pest infestations often result from untreated cracks and gaps in your thermal barrier.

Because crawl spaces are often near moisture, we may recommend a moisture barrier on the ground to stop moisture from getting into the house. After that, we have two different methods to insulate – the mesh and blow-in insulation system or fiberglass batt. The experts at Valley Insulation, LLC will assess and install the right insulation solution for your crawl space.

Contact Valley Insulation to Insulate Your Existing Structure

If you’re looking for a reliable, professional, and friendly insulation service, contact Valley Insulation, LLC. We have provided excellent service for more than 40 years, serving customers in Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg, Harrison, West Chester, Mason, Batavia, Maderia, Hebron, Covington, Independence, Oxford, and all across Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. For the best customized insulation service, contact us today.

Mar 03 2019

Tips to Plan Ahead for Quality Insulation in New Construction

The easiest way to be sure you’re getting the best insulation for your new construction is planning for it well in advance. This blog from Valley Insulation details some of the factors you should consider when planning your next construction project

Building from the Ground Up

You have a few more insulation options when you’re starting with new construction than if you are trying to insulate an existing structure. You’ll want to consider your options for wall insulation, attic insulation, and crawl space insulation.

When you’re planning to build using traditional construction processes, you’ll want to think about how much insulation will be optimal considering your space and location. Research the Federal Trade Commission’s specifications and standards for how insulation should be installed to meet their code requirements in your area. Also, find out what R-Value is recommended for your region. If you build with extra-thick walls, you’ll have more space for wall insulation, thus increasing your potential R-value.

In most climates, you will save money and energy when you build a new home or addition if you install a combination of cavity insulation and insulated sheathing. You can reduce exterior wall leaks by taping the joints of exterior sheathing and caulking and sealing exterior walls. Cellulose insulation can be installed at levels up to R-15 in a 4-inch wall and up to R-21 in a 6-inch wall.

The Importance of Vapor Barrier

When you add insulation and heat a dwelling in the winter, the difference in temperature between the outside and inside will increase dramatically, so condensation will become a problem unless you’ve added a vapor barrier. A vapor barrier is essential because it separates the warm moist air inside from the cold dry air outside and prevents condensation in the walls, which can lead to mold and rot.

You can find a contractor to blow in additional insulation into your wall or lay down batts in your attic after you’ve completed construction, but that won’t do anything to prevent moisture penetration and mold because a vapor barrier is impossible to install properly without tearing out your existing drywall. Removing the drywall is a messy process and adding it back can be expensive. So, you’ll want to be sure to include a vapor barrier in your construction process.

Nu-Wool Wallseal Spray Insulation

This environmentally friendly cellulose insulation, made from recycled paper, is easily installed in attics, walls, and crawlspaces. Nu-Wool has a high R-value, giving it superior thermal and air-infiltration properties. It is also fire retardant and treated to have mold and pest resistant properties.

Some reports show that homeowners who use cellulose insulation can expect up to 40% savings on their heating and cooling costs compared to fiberglass insulation, but savings vary and should be considered alongside many other factors when you are choosing the right insulation for your new construction.

Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is also well-suited for new construction. Blow-in insulation is usually the best applied for insulating attics and crawl spaces. Fiberglass batts can be easily cut and fitted into unfinished walls, floors, and ceilings. The batts are fitted between studs, joists, and beams.

Fiberglass insulation is made of plastic reinforced by extremely fine glass fibers that slow the spread of heat and cold by trapping pockets of air which keeps rooms warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Consult the Experts at Valley Insulation for New Construction

Installing a few fiberglass batts may seem like an easy task, but if you’re looking to insulate an entire building from the ground up, you’d be smart to seek the help of an experienced team of insulation contractors. Choose a team of local building professionals familiar with energy-efficient home construction in your area to ensure that you insulate and protect your home in the best way possible.

The insulation experts at Valley Insulation LLC are ready to help. We have over 40 years of experience serving the communities in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Contact us today for more information.

Dec 27 2018

Five Reasons to Hire an Insulation Expert

To save time and money, we sometimes choose to complete tasks ourselves. In this blog, Valley Insulation LLC explains why it is intelligent to hire a professional insulation contractor. Whether you are installing insulation into an existing building or new construction, professional assistance can help you save money and time.

Hiring A Professional Can Save You Money

Because professionals have access to wholesale materials, they can help pass the savings on to you. Contractors know their industry well. They know what type of insulation should be used in certain areas of the building, and they also have knowledge of application techniques to ensure that you are getting your money’s worth.

Hiring A Professional Can Save You Time

Insulation may be easy to purchase, but it can be difficult to install. It may also be a time-consuming process if you are not an expert. Professional Contractors apply insulation with efficiency and accuracy. Contractors make insulation installation a streamlined process and are conscious of the amount of time they are spending on each task.

Hiring Professional Makes Decisions Easier

When you are completing a project on your own you may not have the expertise that is needed to make the correct decisions. Experts have a wide array of training that allows them to know things you may not. In addition to understanding what types of insulation work well in certain areas, contractors understand local, state, and federal codes which can impact the types of insulation that should be used.

Hiring A Professional Ensures Safety

As we previously discussed in our blog Why Home Insulation is not a DIY Project, we discuss two key reasons why deciding to DIY insulation is not an intelligent idea. We raise the idea of insulation as a fire hazard and how improper application can put you and your family at risk. We also discuss the potentially harmful effects of fiberglass. Contractors also possess insurance and licensing that protects you and your property.

Hiring A Professional Increases Energy Efficiency

If you apply insulation without understanding how to apply it properly, you may be leaving gaps in the insulation that can lead to drafts or moisture. These gaps could affect your home’s energy efficiency. Professionals know how to effectively seal corners and other areas to lessen your home’s energy consumption.

Let Valley Insulation Be Your Insulation Contractor

Valley Insulation LLC provides a full array of services for homes and commercial properties. We know how important it is to make sure that your property is well insulated, and have been providing quality services for the Cincinnati, OH, area for over 40 years. Contact us today for more information about our services.

Insulation experts since 1977