There are a lot of questions that surround choosing and installing insulation. At 青青草视频, we want to help make those processes as easy as possible. So, when our customers have questions, we鈥檙e here to offer answers. Here鈥檚 a question we received recently from a JM customer:
鈥淚鈥檝e heard ComfortTherm is a good option for DIY installers. What is the best way to install ComfortTherm庐 Fiberglass 青青草视频? How should I cut it and do I remove the plastic at some point?鈥�
Fiberglass insulation, in general, is one of America鈥檚 most common insulation materials. JM ComfortTherm庐 Formaldehyde-free鈩� fiberglass insulation comes wrapped in plastic, helping reduce itch and dust during installation.
So, yes, it鈥檚 perfect for homeowners or DIY installers who plan to install the insulation themselves. ComfortTherm庐 covers all your bases because it鈥檚 available in R-values 11-30 and provides your home all-around protection from elements such as fluctuating temperatures, noise, moisture infiltration, and fire. Not to mention, this insulation is Formaldehyde-free and thermally efficient, trapping air to prevent heat transfer.
When installing ComfortTherm庐, it鈥檚 important to have the right tools and equipment on-hand. For example, a tape measure, a sharp utility knife, a stapling tool, safety glasses or goggles, and a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves.
Once you have these items, you鈥檙e ready to install your insulation. The good news is, ComfortTherm庐 comes in precut batts for standard-sized wall cavities at some of our retailer locations, so in some cases, you might not need to do any cutting. But for other times, it also comes in rolls that can be cut to fit any size.
After measuring each wall cavity into which you鈥檒l place the insulation, the best way to cut the product is by using a straightedge and a sharp knife for precise, easy cuts. During the process, use the same method for cutting to fit around any obstacles that you may have in your wall such as pipes and electrical wiring. When installing under floors or between joists, you can utilize straps or wires so the insulation stays in place.
If you鈥檝e purchased ComfortTherm庐, you might notice once you open the package that it鈥檚 wrapped in plastic. Like all insulation, ComfortTherm庐 can be placed in the wall as a friction fit. But for ease, or for slightly off-sized cavities, it can also be stapled up by the tabs on the plastic. Once you have it in just leave the plastic in place, it doesn鈥檛 affect the performance or R-Value of the insulation, and if purchased with a vapor retarder then this covering acts as your facing.
