Insulation plays an integral part in giving homeowners higher energy efficiency and better living. Houses that are properly insulated provide better heating and cooling indoor living environment. This is why it’s very important to keep the insulation done well, installed properly and maintained. Achieving this task requires the use of an insulation blowing machine. This equipment is available in two options: electric-powered and gas-powered. The air pressure produced by the compressor blows the insulation out from the sealed chamber through the hose. In order to achieve top performance, a lubricant is used by the machine along with other accessories, including hoses, fittings, and fill tubes.
The utilization of an insulation blowing machine becomes widespread due to the benefits it brings to users. Compared to other technology and technique of insulation installation, blown-in insulation is more efficient. Moreover, loose-fill insulation with a monolithic layer is considered to perform better compared to batts of the same value. Not to mention that it is easy and quick to install. In fact, the insulation blowing machine only needs two installers to do the installation. One person is needed to feed the material into the machine while another one will spread it to the area that has to be insulated.
Ultimately, blown-in installation requires less amount of time and effort, saving on the cost of the service. However, the use of an insulation blowing machine needs careful consideration. For instance, the hoses, fill tubes, and other connections should be airtight so as not to weaken the pressure needed to blow the insulation material into the area. Also, when installing in spaces that have narrow cavities, it is vital to know that the diameter of the hose must be reduced to only about 2 inches. It is necessary for the insulation to travel and go several feet from the end of the hose to the required part of the crawl space, be it the attic or floor cavity.
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