10 Home Insulation Myths and Facts Every Homeowner Should Know  

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As a homeowner, you probably don’t want to spend too much time thinking about home insulation. However, you do want a comfortable living environment and low energy costs. Insulation plays a crucial role in achieving this balance. It may surprise you, but there are many misconceptions surrounding this essential component of our homes. Let’s dive […]

Save Your Cellulose Insulation From Water Damage With These Essential Tips

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Cellulose insulation is a premier choice for any home or business. Made from up to 85% recycled paper content, primarily newspapers and cardboard boxes, this eco-friendly option has excellent R-values to keep your space comfortable in every season. While cellulose insulation is water resistant, it isn’t completely waterproof. A burst pipe during the frigid winter […]

Save Energy, Save Money: Batts vs. Blown-In Insulation

When it comes to improving your home’s energy efficiency and comfort, insulation plays a crucial role. As you consider upgrading your home insulation, it’s important to consider the features of batts vs. blown-in insulation and choose the option that’s right for you. Home insulation plays a key role in reducing your energy bills and creating […]

All About Our Blow-In Machine for Cellulose Insulation

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Valley Insulation specializes in high-quality Nu-Wool cellulose insulation. Our blown-in insulation fills your attic to the proper depth, and it completely fills your walls up to 3-½ inches thick. So how do we do it? Valley Insulation describes how our blown-in insulation machine works. Related Post: Nu-Wool Recycled Insulation Facts and Figures One Giant Vacuum […]

Attic Insulation: Faced or Unfaced

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Air migrates from warmer spaces toward colder spaces, and insulation is designed to slow or stop that migration. Because attics reflect outside temperatures, attic insulation is essential to maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home year-round.  The experts at Valley Insulation explain attic insulation — specifically, batting attic insulation and facing materials. Whether you choose […]

Drilling Holes for Wall Insulation? How We Protect Your Home

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Valley Insulation has more than 40 years of experience in the insulation industry in Greater Cincinnati. We can install high-quality wall insulation within a new or existing residence or business property. The drill and blow method may sound complicated, but we take great care to protect your home and leave it looking good as new. […]

Is Cellulose Insulation Flammable?

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  One of the things that we are most often asked regarding our cellulose insulation is how a product made out of recycled newspaper could not be a fire hazard. It is a question that makes sense — newspaper is combustible — so is cellulose insulation flammable? The answer is no. Federal regulations require insulation […]

Saving Money with Blow-In Insulation: Is it Worth the Investment?

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Are you looking for a cost-effective way to keep your home at the perfect temperature all year round? Blow-in insulation is an easy and inexpensive way to do just that. Cellulose insulation, specifically, is one of the most affordable types of insulation, and it’s also one of the most effective. Valley Insulation explains why blow-in […]

Common Maintenance Issues for Home Insulation

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As time passes, older homes may suffer from common issues that can reduce the efficiency of your insulation. This is important to monitor because poor insulation quality can have a negative impact on the health of your family. It can also cause heating and cooling bills to skyrocket. There are several problems to watch for […]