Types of Insulation for Unfinished Walls
If you are adding on to your house or building any type of building where you want to reduce energy costs and keep heating and air conditioning comfort, there are many different types of insulation that go into unfinished walls. Knowing the differences between them can help you pick out the right insulation for what you're wanting to accomplish. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, here are the insulation types that go into unfinished walls.
Blanket Insulation in Batts and Rolls
This type of insulation is put in between beams, joints, and studs in unfinished walls. It is made from fiberglass, plastic fibers, mineral wool, or natural fibers. You can put this type of insulation in yourself, saving the cost of installation.
Concrete Block Insulation
This insulation type will need to be put in by someone with masonry skills. Getting autoclaved aerated or cellular units can give you up to 10 times the insulation value than getting traditional concrete. This type is made from vermiculite or perlite pellets, foam beads, or liquid foam. The foam is usually made from polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, or polystyrene.
Rigid Foam/ Foam Boarding
Made from polyurethane, polystyrene, or polyisocyanurate, this type of insulation has more insulation value than other insulation types of the same thickness. To install this type of insulation in the interior of the house it needs to be covered with 1/2 inch gypsum board or any other type of fire safety building-code approved material. To install it on exteriors, it will needed weatherproof facing.
Reflective System
This do it yourself insulating type is made from plastic film, cardboard, polyethylene bubbles, or foil-faced kraft paper. It is very good for preventing a downward heat flow.
These types of insulation are what you'll have to choose from when you go to make a decision on your home's energy loss solutions. Keeping drafts away and reducing heat loss by insulating are good ways to reduce the amount of energy loss in any home.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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