Multifamily Building Insulation

What Is Multifamily Building Insulation?

Rockford Insulation Pros provides multifamily building insulation services to new construction and retro-fits existing multifamily buildings. Insulate and weatherize your multifamily building in order to reduce energy payments, reduce mold and pests, lower noise levels, increase the comfort of residents, and promote healthier air quality. Adding insulation to a multifamily building most importantly raises the satisfaction and happiness of the tenants and helps the building owner keep leases renewed year after year.

Why Insulate A Multifamily Building?

Prevents Pests

Pests can become a problem in multifamily buildings. If one unit is affected, the pests can quickly spread to others. Proper air sealing and insulation blocks off cracks and gaps that pests utilize to access the building. Tenants do not want to rent a unit with pest issues, so ensuring a tight air seal on the building is essential in keeping pests out and inhabitants comfortable.

Noise Reduction

Without proper insulation, multifamily buildings can become overly noisy and uncomfortable for the tenants. Walls can feel paper thin and tenants may be able to hear everything going on in the rooms around them. When the multifamily building is thoroughly insulated, sound waves are absorbed into the insulation and noise levels are lowered. Additionally, many products are available with sound deadening properties and can be used between walls, floors and ceilings to stop noise pollution within the building.

Promotes Good Health

Air sealing fills cracks and stops drafts from entering the building which in turn blocks out pollutants, allergens, pests, condensation, mold and mildew. By insulating a multifamily building, you are protecting the health of the inhabitants inside.

Energy Efficiency And Savings

The value of energy efficiency is obvious: save money on energy bills and reduce CO2 emissions. As the world continues to become more informed about carbon impact, our company can your multifamily building reduce its carbon footprint. Multifamily buildings can have enormous energy costs if not properly insulated, affecting the tenants as well as the owners. By ensuring proper insulation throughout the multifamily building, both the tenants and owners save money on utilities, which makes a happier living environment for the tenants and promotes longer stays at the complex.

Improved Comfort For Tenants

Having comfortable temperatures is a crucial element in promoting the satisfaction of the tenants. An uncomfortable building can quickly lead to unhappy renters. With proper insulation and air sealing, inhabitants spend less time thinking about comfort and more time happily living their lives in the multifamily building. Keeping the tenants happy and comfortable ensures the building owner of renewed leases and longer stays.

Benefits of Multifamily Building Insulation

The most important part of properly insulating a multifamily building is ensuring the comfort of the tenants. When the tenants are comfortable, the longer they are going to continue renting the unit and the overall mood of the multifamily building is improved. Also, when the tenants are comfortable, the more likely they are going to be happy with their stay and even promote more renters through word of mouth and good reviews.

Insulating a multifamily building increases energy conservation and savings, which promotes the growth of the company and helps protect the investment. Air sealing fills cracks and stops drafts from entering the building which in turn blocks out pollutants, allergens, pests, condensation, mold and mildew. By insulating a multifamily building, you are protecting the health of the inhabitants inside.

Insulation is an effective tool in reducing the noise level inside the multifamily building and cutting down on noise pollution between units. A quieter living space gives tenants a peaceful environment where they can feel at home.

Which Products Can Be Used To Insulate A Multifamily Building?

Blown-In Insulation

Blown-In Insulation, also known as loose fill insulation, can be used in attics or blown inside of existing walls. Installing Blown-In Insulation inside an attic can be extremely beneficial if the attic has limited space, which would make installing fiberglass batts tremendously difficult.

Existing walls can be filled with Blown-In Insulation by drilling a hole one yard above the floor and another hole one foot below the ceiling and blowing the loose fill insulation in with an insulation blower. The holes are then covered by plastic plugs.

Benefits of Blown-In Insulation:

Cellulose Insulation

Cellulose insulation is a type of green insulation that is composed of recycled paper and news print, which if not used for insulation, could have been put into a landfill. Installing cellulose insulation decreases toxins in your home, reduces landfill waste, and is easy to install.

Cellulose insulation comes as a loose fill, which can be blown into open attic floors and small holes in existing walls. Cellulose insulation is mixed with boric acid, ammonium sulfate, or borax which is are used pest repellants and a fire retardants. It also has an R-Value of about R-3.5 per inch.

Benefits of Cellulose Insulation:

Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool Insulation is created by melting down rocks at a temperature of 3000 degrees and then spinning the rock into fiber strands. The rockwool strands can be formed into batts or blown-in insulation material. Rockwool Insulation has an R-Value of about 3.0-R to 3.3-R per inch.

Rockwool material was originally discovered naturally occurring in Hawaii, as a result of high winds blowing the molten rock during volcanic eruptions, which was then found hanging from trees near Mauna Loa volcano in 1850.

Benefits of Rockwool Insulation:

Rockwool insulation can be installed in batts or blown-in and can be used in many areas of a home, business, pole barn and more. Call Rockford Insulation Pros for a free consultation today!

Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass Insulation is created by spinning or blowing molten glass into fibers. Fiberglass is non-combustible and can be installed in batts, rolls, or blown-in. This is one of the most commonly used forms of insulation and is relatively inexpensive as well. Fiberglass is generally installed in ceilings, attics, basements, and walls. Fiberglass insulation has an R-Value of about R-2.2 to R-2.7 per inch.

Benefits of Fiberglass Insulation:

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam is a wet insulation which can be installed on floors, ceiling cavities, walls, spaces around electrical outlets and light fixtures, and spaces between walls and windows or doors.

Open Cell Spray Foam has an R-Value of around R-3.8 per inch, expanding to about 3 inches of thickness. When this type of foam is sprayed, bubbles inside burst, leaving behind small pockets of air. Water is able to flow through the foam, which prevents mold, while also not absorbing any moisture or losing any insulating performance. Open cell spray foam is also used to muffle sound.

Closed Cell Spray Foam has an R-Value of approximately R-7 per inch and expands to about 1 inch thickness. The air bubbles in closed cell foam do not rupture, which create closed air pockets and a vapor barrier. Water is unable to move through or be absorbed into closed cell foam, which also blocks mold and mildew. Closed cell foam is dense and strong, and can be left exposed after an install. This type of insulation is beneficial in flood zones, as the material repels water and creates an air seal.

Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation:

Radiant Barrier Insulation

Radiant Barrier insulation is generally installed in attics and is composed of reflective material, which reflects about 90% of heat from a roof, rather than absorbing it into the structure. A radiant barrier also increases the R-value of your attic’s insulation, creating a warmer environment in the winter as well as keeping cool in the summer. A radiant barrier can be installed in new construction or retrofitted to an existing structure.

Benefits of Radiant Barrier Insulation:

(BIBS) Blown-In Blanket System

(BIBS) Blown-in blanket system is an insulation product composed of a mesh netting which is installed over wooden studs in a wall or ceiling and then blown-in with a loose fill insulation. The netting allows for loose fill insulation to be held in place while perfectly insulating around pipes, electrical boxes, and ductwork without leaving any air gaps.

The (BIBS) blown-in blanket system is a high density form of insulation which is extremely effective at filling in between small gaps and small crevices and in turn blocking out any air flow from getting through. Due to BIBS ability to pack loose fill into walls or ceilings without any gaps, this form of insulation is incredibly useful at sound deadening as well as blocking out drafts, pollens, pests, molds, pollutants and moisture.

Blown-in blanket system insulation has high R-Values of about R-4.23 per inch. This densely packed form of insulation is also resistant to settling which prevents any air gaps from forming. The BIBS product is created from non combustible materials which protect the building and inhabitants in the event of a fire. In addition, the blown-blanket system is created from recycled materials which are also mold resistant.

Sonoglass Spray Insulation

What Is Sonoglass Spray Insulation?

Sonoglass is a non-combustible fiberglass based spray insulation which is applied as an acoustic and thermal treatment. The spray can adhere to many types of surfaces such as flat, domed, curved or irregular making Sonoglass a preferred choice in many theaters, gymnasiums and churches. Noise levels are drastically reduced by applying a thin layer of Sonoglass Spray, creating a sound controlled environment which is more comfortable for loud venues, sports games, performances and audiences.

Why Should You Install Sonoglass Spray Insulation?

Sonoglass provides excellent sound control with only a thin layer of insulation being applied, making this form of acoustical insulation more economical than many cellulose based acoustical insulation spray products. The applied finish of Sonoglass is smoother, flatter and more polished than cellulose spray, giving the product a more esthetic appeal. Sonoglass is non-combustible, rated flame-spread 0 and is 58% created from recycled materials. This product is available in numerous different colors and can be sprayed onto various surface types. Sonoglass is mold resistant and has an R-Value of R-3.733 per inch.

What Are the Benefits Of Sonoglass Spray Insulation?

Monoglass Spray Insulation

What Is Monoglass Spray Insulation?

Monoglass is a spray-on insulation specifically designed for application in difficult to reach areas. Created from a mixture of polymer and soft glass fibers, monoglass insulation adheres to almost any type of surface material such as: wood, gypsum, concrete, fireproofing, steel, glass, and more. Monoglass spray insulation can be applied 5 inches thick on horizonal surfaces and 7 inches thick on vertical surfaces. Monoglass has an R-Value of R-20 on overhead spray applications and R-28 on vertical spray applications.

Why Should You Install Monoglass Spray Insulation?

Monoglass spray can be applied in one pass without needing additional layers which saves time and money. This product is non-toxic, non-combustible and rated as flame spread 0 along with smoke development 0. Monoglass is mold resistant and partially created from recycled materials. This form of insulation can be used to insulate around high humidity areas such as indoor pools because mold is unable to grow on the inorganic material. This spray is an effective thermal and acoustical insulation which reduces noise levels while providing high R-Values of insulation. Monoglass has a Noise Reduction Coefficient of .95 which means 95% of sound waves are absorbed and the remaining 5% are deflected. When sprayed over fireproofing, Monoglass does not affect the fire ratings of the material as the spray is non-combustible.

What Are the Benefits Of Monoglass Spray Insulation?

K13 Insulation

What Is K13 Insulation?

K13 is a fire resistive insulation product which is sprayed onto ceilings as an exposed finish and used for noise and thermal control. K13 is generally used in noisy establishments such as bars, restaurants, event venues, or offices in order to create a more comfortable and sound controlled atmosphere.

Why Should You Install K13 Insulation?

K13 spray is a versatile insulation product which can be applied for many uses. This spay is most commonly known for it’s sound absorption qualities. It is composed of cellulose based materials which absorb sound and reduce noise reverberation and overall noise level. K13 spray can be used for sound reduction in loud venues with life music, can lower the sounds of chatter within an office or even lessen the sound of rainfall on the roof.

K13 is a fire resistant product with a class 0 fire rating, meaning that it prevents the spread of flames on a surface while also decreasing heat release in the event of a fire. Applying K13 spray to a ceiling makes the structure safer for the inhabitants if a fire were ever to occur.

This spray is offered in many various colors which are sprayed on as an exposed finish to any ceiling and can match any color scheme. K13 spray is considered a green form of insulation as it is composed of recyclable cellulose materials created from wood and cotton.

K13 spray can be applied to many types of surfaces such as concrete, gypsum, wood, glass, plasterboard, or metal. When sprayed onto a ceiling, K13 fills in any cracks or gaps which creates an air seal and stops air leakage, moisture, and condensation. K13 has an R value of 3.75 per inch and can be applied as thick as 5 inches on flat, curved, domed and corrugated surfaces.

What Are the Benefits Of K13 Insulation?

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