Beacon Insulation is your Preferred Insulation Contractor

Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There are several common types of insulation — fiberglass (in both batt and blown forms), cellulose, blown-in-blanket and spray foam. When correctly installed with air sealing, each type of insulation can deliver comfort and lower energy bills during the hottest and coldest times of the year.

Insulation performance is measured by R-value — its ability to resist heat flow. Higher R-values mean more insulating power. Different R-values are recommended for walls, attics, basements and crawlspaces, depending on your area of the country.

Homeowners want peace of mind that their home will be comfortable and energy-efficient throughout its life. So insulation must be installed to provide maximum thermal and acoustical efficiency, be moisture-free and not settle or deteriorate over time. The Knauf Perimeter Plus™ Blow-In-Blanket® System is the most efficient and economical insulation alternative available to give homeowners the assurance their looking for.

DOE's new range recommendations are based on comparing future energy savings to the current cost of installing insulation. The Department of Energy lists the following reasons for providing a range of recommendations:

• Energy costs vary greatly over each zone
• Installed insulation costs vary greatly over each zone
• Heating and cooling equipment efficiency varies from house to house
• Best estimate of future energy costs may not be exact.