112-Watts Harrison, AR. 72601

870-416-2734

       Randy Hadley HI # 1426

 Lets talk about Insulation. Normally insulation doesn’t come to mind until the cold of winter is upon us, insulation, however also plays a large role in keeping homes cool. It is a normal situation for a asphalt roof to reach 175 degrease in the summer, without the correct amount of insulation in the attic of a structure, you can imagine the amount of heat transfer that could enter the living area. There are many types of insulation on the market today but most of us are more familiar with batt or loose blown insulation.

· Loose blown cellulose insulation, which is the most common, has an R factor of 3.5 per inch; it is combustible although it is treated with fire retardants.

· Loose blown Fiberglass insulation has an R factor of 3.0 per inch, most are not combustible.

· Fiberglass batt insulation has an R factor of 3.2 per inch and is not combustible.

· Foamed in place insulations have the highest R factors, up to 6.0 per inch, but most are combustible.
These are just a few of the more common types, no matter what type you may have, make sure you have enough, experts suggest 14 to 16 inches of loose fill for our zone. If you don’t have enough, add to it, I will guarantee it will pay for the installation within two years.

Have a Great Month
Randy