Guardian Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation in the DC Area
Are you looking for a way to improve your home’s energy efficiency? One proven method is to increase the insulation level in the attic, crawl space, wall cavities and elsewhere in your home. Blown-in fiberglass insulation could be the perfect material for the job.
To learn more about installing blown-in insulation in your DC home, please call Accurate Insulation at (301) 358-6411 today.
What Is Fiberglass Insulation?
As the name suggests, fiberglass insulation is comprised of extremely fine glass fibers. It’s one of the most widely used insulation materials today and has a history dating back decades. Most manufacturers include 20 to 30 percent recycled glass content in their fiberglass insulation, making this an excellent choice for the environment.
What Is Blown-in Insulation?
Fiberglass is available in multiple forms, including blown-in or loose-fill insulation. This variety must be applied using specialized equipment that distributes the insulation evenly, meaning professional installation is required. Typical applications for blown-in insulation include attic floors, wall cavities, crawl spaces and basements.
Benefits of Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation
When you choose to insulate your new or existing home with blown-in fiberglass, these are the benefits you can expect:
- Insulate hard-to-reach places: Blown-in insulation doesn’t come in uniform sizes, making it ideal for filling oddly shaped crevices. The installation equipment also has a long range to help insulate hard-to-reach spots.
- Make your home more comfortable: Insulation slows heat transfer, allowing your home to retain heat like a thermos in the winter and keep heat out like a drink cooler in the summer.
- Reduce your energy bills: Better heat retention means your furnace and air conditioner don’t need to work as hard to keep your home comfortable. This reduces your energy bills and saves you money all year round.
- Minimize strain on HVAC equipment: The less your heating and cooling system runs, the less wear and tear it experiences. Adding insulation can help your HVAC equipment break down less frequently and last years longer.
- Benefit the environment: Minimizing your energy consumption helps the environment, and blown-in fiberglass is also made of recycled materials. This makes your decision to insulate doubly beneficial from an environmental standpoint.
- Reduce noise levels: Uninsulated, paper-thin walls transfer sound easily. By bolstering the insulation with blown-in fiberglass, you reduce the noise able to pass through the walls, making your home’s interior more peaceful.
Guardian Attic Guard Plus® Blown-In Fiberglass Insulation
Accurate Insulation installs a high-quality variety of blown-in fiberglass from Guardian Building Products called Attic Guard Plus®. As with all Guardian products available from Accurate Insulation, Attic Guard Plus® is backed by our unconditional customer satisfaction guarantee.
We want you to install blown-in fiberglass with confidence, whether you’re retrofitting your existing home or making your new construction project as efficient as possible from day one. Attic Guard Plus® provides these benefits:
- Thermally efficient for more consistent indoor temperatures
- Cost-effective option for protecting your home against rising energy costs
- Non-corrosive to ensure no damage occurs to nearby metal building materials
- Non-combustible and non-flammable for adequate fire safety
- Pest-resistant to avoid attracting insects and rodents
- Formaldehyde-free to ensure good indoor air quality
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R-Value
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Bags Per 1000 SQ. FT.
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MAX Net Coverage
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MIN Weight Per SQ. FT.
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Initial Installed Thickness (IN.)
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MIN Settled Thickness (IN.)
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R-60
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40.00
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25 SF
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1.105 LBS
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21.50
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21.50
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R-49
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31.25
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32 SF
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0.865 LBS
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18.00
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18.00
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R-44
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27.77
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36 SF
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0.771 LBS
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16.25
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16.25
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R-38
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23.25
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43 SF
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0.659 LBS
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14.25
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14.25
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R-30
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17.85
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56 SF
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0.504 LBS
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11.50
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11.50
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R-26
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15.62
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64 SF
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0.436 LBS
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10.25
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10.25
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R-22
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12.98
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77 SF
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0.362 LBS
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9.00
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9.00
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R-19
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10.98
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91 SF
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0.307 LBS
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8.00
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8.00
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R-13
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7.57
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132 SF
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0.213 LBS
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5.50
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5.50
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R-11
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6.49
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154 SF
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0.181 LBS
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4.75
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4.75
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Install Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation in Maryland & Washington, DC
The team at Accurate Insulation is capable of handling all your insulation needs. Whether you choose to install blown-in fiberglass or another type of insulation, leave the job to our qualified professionals. We have the experience, equipment and know-how to maximize your investment.
Whether you’re ready to install blown-in fiberglass, or you’re still looking for personalized tips about which insulation to choose, contact Accurate Insulation today. We’ll help you make the best decision for your home.
