Using Blown Insulation

Blown insulation is also known as loose fill type of insulation. It is commonly used to insulate existing structures that did not originally have any insulation, or it is used to create more insulation in places that lack. This type of insulation is made by blowing loose particles into a cavity to create new insulation in that space.

Types of Blown Insulation

There are 3 different basic types of blown insulation: fiberglass insulation, mineral wool insulation and cellulose insulation.

• Fiberglass insulation involves spun glass fibers that are very small.
• Mineral wool insulation has steel slag or rock particles in it.
• Cellulose insulation is derived from newspaper and cardboard materials that have been recycled and chemically treated to be fire-resistant.

Advantages

There are numerous advantages to using blown insulation. For one, it is easier to install in harder to reach areas than other types of insulation. This is especially useful for working around stove vents, chimneys and other obstacles.

Blown insulation also happens to be ecologically friendly, which is always a plus. This is because it makes use purely of recycled materials, and it can be used as a primary form of insulation in many buildings.