Comfort 1st Insulation provides expert multifamily building insulation services for new construction and retrofits existing buildings. Choosing to insulate a multifamily building is an important decision that improves the welfare and comfort of the tenants as well as lowering their energy payments.
Multifamily insulation provides sound control which is extremely important for the peace of tenants. A tenant may move out or stop paying rent if their unit is too noisy, which makes proper insulation absolutely essential.
Insulation is also one of the best ways to keep out moisture, mold, drafts, and pests. Any holes or cracks in the walls are covered and blocked by the insulation which improves the health of tenants and keeps out pollutants and pests.
Finally, multifamily insulation protects the owner’s investment. By adding adequate insulation, the building is protected from any structural damages that can result from moisture, pests, or mold.
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Pests can quickly become a major problem in multifamily buildings. Bedbugs, mice or roaches can spread from one unit to another like wildfire, but fortunately, insulation helps prevent this. Air sealing all units and installing proper insulation covers all gaps and holes that pests may use for access, keeping units safe and clean.
Insulation absorbs sound waves and reduces noise pollution inside multifamily units. For tenants living on a bottom floor, the sound of the upstairs neighbors stamping and walking around may start to become very uncomfortable very fast. Luckily, insulation can muffle noises between walls and between levels of the building.
Keeping tenants happy is the best way to insure their continued renewed leases. Insulation keeps tenants units quiet, peaceful, comfortable and feeling like home.
All buildings have miniscule cracks and hole, no matter how well they were constructed. Air sealing and insulating a multifamily building covers the gaps and holes in the structure, blocking out moisture, mold, mildew, pollens, drafts and pests.
Insulation protects the health of tenants and blocks pollutants and pests from entering their unit.
Insulation helps promote energy efficiency and reduce energy payments by keeping buildings cool in summer and warm in winter. Landlords may pay for heat or other utilities as part of a lease agreement. By properly insulating all units, energy costs are kept much lower for the landlord and the tenants.
Creating a comfortable living environment is the main priority for all landlords, which ensures tenants continue to pay rent and renew their leases year after year. By providing proper insulation for all units, multifamily buildings are quieter, protected from pest entry, warmer in winter, cooler in summer and energy efficient.
Multifamily building insulation keeps tenants comfortable, reduces energy payments, muffles noises, increases comfort and prevents pests. Insulation improves property value and increases the quality of the rental units.
Insulating a multifamily building protects the investment, as insulation prevents mold and moisture, which cause structural damage.
Most importantly, insulation keeps tenants healthy by preventing airborne pollutants, drafts, mold and mildew, which could lead to health issues. The happier the tenants, the more likely they are going to continue to rent and even refer friends or family to the multifamily building complex.
The Blown-In Blanket (BIBS) system method of insulation keeps loose-fill insulation filmy in place between wall studs with a mesh netting. The netting is nailed into the studs and small holes are made in the netting.
The insulation blower is inserted through the netting holes and blows the loose-fill behind the netting, perfectly insulating around ductwork, pipes, and electrical boxes without any air pockets.
One important benefit of blown-in blanket systems is that the insulation is firmly packed in place, without the ability to settle over time or form air gaps. This method of insulation is highly effective for sound dampening, preventing mold, pests, drafts, pollens, and moisture.
Blown-in blanket systems have an R-Value of about R-4.23 per inch. The materials are also mold resistant, non-combustible, and created from recycled materials.
The thermal performance of loose–filled cellulose compares favorably to other types of low cost insulation. Cellulose is excellent at fitting around items in walls like pipes and wiring, leaving few air pockets that can reduce the overall efficiency of the wall. These characteristics make it a reliable, simple, and cost-effective solution for energy efficiency in your home or business.
Cellulose is one of the oldest forms of insulation. First widely used in the 1950s, it was originally made with sawdust, cardboard, newspaper, straw, and cotton. With the help of advancements in technology and design, it remains a popular insulation choice without the former high risk of flammability. It comes in either blown-in insulation or loose-fill insulation and can be utilized in existing or new homes. Roughly 80% of modern cellulose is comprised of recycled paper and denim, and it is heavily treated. The chemicals used to treat cellulose increase the flame retardant efficiency and pest control—they are not considered to be harmful or hazardous to people.
We can conduct your cellulose insulation installation in Rockford, IL, as loose-fill (dry) or blown-in (wet). The applications of cellulose cover many areas of your home just like fiberglass: basements, crawl spaces, attics, floors, and walls.
Rockwool is the recreation of a naturally occurring material found in Hawaii. The material was found next to volcanos after an eruption since the high winds would blow the molten rock, forming thin rock strings which were then discovered hanging on the nearby trees.
Rockwool insulation is produced liquifying rocks at high temperatures and spinning the liquid at a high speed to form thin fiber strings. This form of insulation boats an R-Value of 3.0-R to 3.3-R per inch.
Rockwool insulation has many important benefits like preventing fire, as the product is non-combustible and made out of rock. This product is extremely effective as a noise barrier, which muffles and absorbs sound waves. Rockwool can be installed as a blown-in loose-fill or in batts.
This form of insulation is sustainable, as it is composed of rocks which are a naturally occurring material. Also, rockwool insulation has an extremely long lifespan and lasts for the the lifetime of the building. Finally, the insulation is water repellant which prevents mold and mildew.
Fiberglass insulation is a non-combustible material made from recycled glass and mineral-based ingredients you can pronounce. It is a tried-and-true insulation material that has been used for at least 75 years and is also the most thoroughly researched and tested insulation on the market. Commercial and residential fiberglass insulation has proven itself to be a prominent cost-effective way to get the comfort and energy efficiency you want.
Fiberglass is regarded as one of the most energy efficient types of insulation and installed in 90% of homes. It requires no downtime (no drying or curing process) and other operations can continue safely during installation throughout the home.
This type of fiberglass insulation can be blown in or installed by rolling out batts of insulation. Blown-in residential fiberglass insulation, is perfect for use in attics or finished walls because of how the small particles fill evenly around utilities.
Residential and commercial spray foam insulation is a top-performing substance in multiple categories. This insulation type performs better than other products and materials when it comes to durability, adaptability, air sealing, pest proofing, and—most importantly—R-value.
Spray foam is a commonly used term for various chemically engineered insulation products. Some people are familiar with single cans of insulation products found in their local hardware store; this is called one-part spray foam, meaning it is a continuous mix that can be applied to specific, smaller areas of need. This form of BCX0 commercial or residential spray foam insulation is intended for “quick fix” use, not long-term or large-scale insulation requirements.
For larger commercial spray foam insulation jobs like covering an entire ceiling area, attic, crawl space, or wood-framed walls, professionals utilize a two-part foam that combines isocyanate catalysts with polyol resin at the application nozzle. When mixed during the spray process these two materials react to each other creating a specially engineered insulation product capable of expanding to 30-60 times that of its liquid state. Spray foam fills cracks and voids while adhering to irregular surfaces, making it especially effective in insulating homes.
Spray foam insulation is available in a variety of types which vary in densities. The density of the product determines it’s expected Understanding R-Values.
Lower-density foams are referred to as Open Cell Spray Foam while the medium-density foams are a Closed Cell Spray Foam product. Both types of spray foam are thermoset cellular plastics composed of millions of cells working together to keep you more comfortable in your home.
Radiant barrier insulation installation takes place usually in attics, primarily to reduce summer heat gain and reduce cooling costs. The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. Heat travels by conduction through the roofing materials to the attic side of the roof. The hot roof material then radiates its gained heat energy onto the cooler attic surfaces, including the air ducts and the attic floor. A radiant barrier reduces the radiant heat transfer from the underside of the roof to the other surfaces in the attic.
A highly reflective material (like aluminum foil) is used to reflect heat rather than absorb it. This reflective material is applied to sides of a medium such as cardboard, strand board, or plastic films. Radiant barriers are combined with other insulation products to increase home performance and efficiency of existing or new insulation systems.
Most homeowners never think to check their attic when thinking about insulation and home energy efficiency. In reality, this may be one of the leading causes of decreases in home performance and discomfort. Statistically, attics are the largest source of energy loss.
The Blown-In Blanket (BIBS) system method of insulation keeps loose-fill insulation filmy in place between wall studs with a mesh netting. The netting is nailed into the studs and small holes are made in the netting.
The insulation blower is inserted through the netting holes and blows the loose-fill behind the netting, perfectly insulating around ductwork, pipes, and electrical boxes without any air pockets.
One important benefit of blown-in blanket systems is that the insulation is firmly packed in place, without the ability to settle over time or form air gaps. This method of insulation is highly effective for sound dampening, preventing mold, pests, drafts, pollens, and moisture.
Blown-in blanket systems have an R-Value of about R-4.23 per inch. The materials are also mold resistant, non-combustible, and created from recycled materials.
Sonoglass thermal insulation spray is effectively applied in a thin single layer and provides an acoustic treatment for venues, churches, gymnasiums and theaters. It adheres almost all surface shapes such as curved, irregular, domed or flat.
While providing thermal insulation benefits, sonoglass most importantly reduces noise levels, creating a comfortable environment for noisy venues, performances, audiences and sports games.
One major benefit of sonoglass spray is the ability to apply it in a very thin layer which saves time and money, while still providing sound control and thermal protection. Also, the applied finish of the spray is polished, smooth and even, making sonoglass an esthetically appealing insulation spray.
This mold resistant spray boats an R-Value of R-3.733 per inch and is created from recycled materials. Sonoglass is rated flame-spread 0, non-combustible, available in various colors and adheres to almost all surface types.
Monoglass insulation spay is effective for application in difficult to reach areas and is created from a mixture of soft glass fibers and polymers. The spray can be applied 7 inches thick on vertical surfaces and 5 inches thick on horizontal surfaces.
An amazing benefit of monoglass spray is that it adheres to almost any surface such as glass, concrete, gypsum, wood, fireproofing, steel and more. Vertical spray applications have an R-Value of R-28 and overhead applications have an R-Value of R-20.
One important quality of monoglass insulation is that it is mold resistant and is an effective in insulation for indoor pools or areas with high humidity. The spray offers high R-Values while also reducing noise levels. Monoglass spray can be applied in one swipe and expands to the desired size without need for any additional layers. When being applied to fireproofing, the fire ratings do not change as monoglass is non-combustible.
Monoglass spray is non-combustible, non-toxic, flame spread 0 and smoke development 0. It boasts a Noise Reduction Coefficent of .95, meaning that 95% of sound waves are absorbed, while the last 5% are deflected. Created from partially recycled materials, monoglass can be considered a green form of insulation.
K13 is a spray on insulation used for thermal and noise control which is applied to ceilings as an exposed finish. This spray is used to create a comfortable sound controlled environment in offices, bars, restaurants and event venues.
K13 thermal insulation spray is created from cellulose materials which are used to reduce noise levels and absorb sound. This versatile product can be applied on many surfaces and is useful in reducing noise in offices, music venues, restaurants or metal roofs.
Spraying fire resistant K13 insulation on the ceiling of a building increases safety. K13 thermal insulation is fire class 0 meaning that it decreases the heat release and prevents the spread of flames on surfaces.
This green form of insulation is composed of recyclable materials such as cotton and wood. Applying K13 offers many esthetic benefits and can compliment any color scheme as the spray is offered in a variety of different colors.
K13 spray can be applied 5 inches thick and has an R-Value of 3.75 per inch. This versatile spray can be applied to almost any surface shape such as domed, curved and corrugated. One of the many benefits of this spray is that it fills in gaps, cracks, creates an air seal, stops air leakage, condensation and moisture. Another amazing quality about K13 is that it adheres to metal, glass, gypsum, wood, concrete, and plasterboard.
Curious about insulation installation for your home or place of work? Give us a call (833) 244-7283 to have one of our professionals inspect your attic. Have any inquiries for your Rockford area home or business? You can also email info@comfort1stinsulation.com or fill out our contact form to get a hold of the experts at Comfort 1st Insulation.
