The Company You Hire for Your Home Insulation Matters

If you’ve noticed some issues with your insulation this winter, then insulation installation will likely be at the top of your home improvement list this spring. And, the warm weather makes now a great time of year to make this type of home improvement. Spring is ideal because the weather is more pleasant and enjoyable, and not as extreme. Getting your home insulated during the spring assures that your home doesn’t overheat while the work is going on. And, Insulating your home during the spring before the summer heat allows you to reap the benefits all summer long. But, no matter the season, it is most definitely not a do-it-yourself project. All home insulation must be handled by the professionals. And, as experts in home insulation for Wayzata we have a few suggestions on what to look for when you hire insulation contractors:

1. A home is the biggest investment you may ever make. And its insulation is an important part of its safety, comfort and efficiency. Hiring professional home insulation contractors means that your home insulation will be properly installed. And that means you could save a lot of money on your home’s heating and cooling costs in the long run. Plus your home will stay comfortable all year round, and insulation helps reduce noise that comes in from the outside.
2. Don’t want to trust just anyone. You want to make sure that your home insulation contractors are reliable and qualified to do the work.
3. In today’s technological world, it is easy to find online reviews of a variety of services. Visiting a website like Angie’s List is a great way to learn about the experiences that other homeowners have had with those insulation contractors.
4. When hiring a home insulation contractor it is important to ensure they are licensed, bonded and insured like we are at Lewis Insulation.
5. They should also offer a variety of insulation choices. Lewis Insulation offers three types: fiberglass, spray foam and cellulose. Your home insulation contractors should be able to tell you which type of insulation is the most appropriate for your unique home.

Are you interested in getting some more information on home insulation for your Wayzata area home, call Lewis Insulation today at 763-477-2612 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

All About Attic Insulation: Types & Benefits

As experts in attic insulation for Rogers and the surrounding areas, we’d like to provide you with some benefits to insulation in general as well as a few facts about the different insulation types we offer. Are you already aware how important attic insulation is to the comfort and energy efficiency of your home? But do you know why and what kind is best for your unique home? We hope this post can help point you in the right direction.

Types

• First, there’s closed cell spray foam insulation. This type of insulation can expand to reach hard-to-fill voids, which is great for spaces like attics, which often have smaller and more out-of-the-way spots that need to be insulated. You should see some long-term savings on your heating and cooling bills with closed cell spray foam attic insulation.
  
• The two other types of attic insulation we install are fiberglass and cellulose attic insulation. These types of blown-in insulation have almost the same R-value, and they are both environmentally friendly. Cellulose is made out of recycled newspaper and fiberglass is made out of sand, both of which are renewable resources. Fiberglass and cellulose attic insulation are also very energy efficient, so you should see some savings on your heating and cooling bills in the long run with these types of insulation as well.

Benefits

• Proper attic insulation could help you save money on heating and cooling bills and increase the comfort level of your entire family. 
• About 25% of heat is lost through your attic. Heat escapes out of the roof of the attic thanks to poor insulation.
• By having your current insulation removed and new insulation installed as soon as possible, you can ensure the sound structure of your home.
• When having your attic insulation replaced, you can essentially ensure you are not letting money escape through the ceiling.
• Proper attic insulation can also allow for even temperature distribution within the home as well as provide moisture control, and contribute to a more environmentally-friendly footprint for your home.

Still not sure which type of attic insulation is best for your home? Give us a call. We can advise you on which type will best suit your needs and keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Are you interested in learning more about attic insulation in Rogers? Call Lewis Insulation at 763-477-2612 or contact us for a Free Estimate.