Insulation in Salt Lake City Roofing

Roof insulation keeps your home comfortable, regardless of the weather conditions. It is very important to have the roof properly insulated so that you can save a lot on your energy bills.

Basic techniques of thermal insulation

There are basically five techniques by which thermal insulation can be achieved in roofs. These are (i) blankets, (ii) blown-in, (iii) foamed-in-place, (iv) rigid insulation and (v) reflective systems. Blankets are flexible products, and are made from mineral fibers and are available in standard widths. Blown-in insulation includes loose fiber pellets that are blown into building cavities using some pneumatic equipment. Foamed-in-place insulation involves application of polyurethane foams using special equipment for mixing and applying the material, and has the advantage that it reduces the air leaks substantially. While rigid insulation is made from a variety of fibrous materials in board-like forms, reflective insulation system is made from aluminum foil with a variety of material used as a backing film.

Cellulose fiber insulation

The standard insulation used in older Salt Lake City roofing was the fiberglass batts, which has a good insulation property but is increasingly avoided by a Salt Lake City roofer because of the toxic elements present in it. The recycled cellulose fiber has, of late emerged as the most popular choice for residential buildings, which is also quite eco-friendly. Made from paper products, such as recycled newspapers, this option is a bit expensive, but offers a much better insulation quality.

Other options

Apart from cellulose fiber, there are various other choices available in the market today, which are increasingly used by Salt Lake City roofing contractors providing roofing services in Utah and especially those based in the Wasatch area. Recycled denim that consists of wastes from denim and other cotton material is much easier to handle than cellulose fiber. It also has good fire retardant properties. Soy insulation is made from soybean oil that is spread on the roof. It has a property to expand, which fills all the cracks before it hardens. Sheep’s wool is another material used in construction in Salt Lake City roofing, which is arguably the best roofing insulation available in the market. Though it will raise your roofing estimate compared to other choices, it has a good fire resistant and moisture repellant properties.

Which one to select

While choosing a roofing material, it is essential to keep in mind that different materials are suitable for different climatic conditions. They differ in required initial investment, and there are some materials that require more frequent repair and maintenance than the other. It is advisable to work out the total cost you are likely to incur during the entire life span of the roof rather than only the initial investment. 

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