People need good insulation in their homes. When you live around Medford, Ashland, or those other Oregon cities, you gotta pick between blown-in stuff and fiberglass batts. Like, it’s 2025 now—which one’s actually better? We’ll tell you what’s what about both kinds, plus what works best in Oregon weather.
Understanding Blown-In Insulation
They put this stuff in with machines that blow it around. It’s made of old newspapers and glass bits sometimes. The cool thing is how it gets in all the weird spots in your house. Some people really dig that it’s good for the earth because they use recycled stuff to make it. Each inch gives you between R-2.2 and R-3.8 of insulation power, depending what kind you get.
This insulation type does a bunch of good things. It keeps your house warmer because air can’t leak through it easily. Plus, it makes things way quieter inside. You don’t have to tear up your house to put it in, which is nice. When you got pipes and wires everywhere, this stuff just works better than the other kinds.
Understanding Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Most folks know about fiberglass batts because they’re everywhere. They make them from tiny glass pieces and sell them in big rolls or squares. Sometimes they put paper or foil on one side to keep water out. Each inch blocks heat pretty good – like R-2.9 to R-3.8 worth. You just stick these between the wooden parts in your walls.
Lots of people pick this kind cause it’s cheaper. It doesn’t burn easy, and you can buy it in different sizes. Even regular people can put it in if they know what they’re doing. If you live somewhere wet, they make special kinds that won’t get moldy. Just gotta put it in right, or it won’t work as good as it should.
Comparing Blown-In and Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Both these kinds keep houses warm, but they’re different. Blown-in gets in all the corners real nice, while batts work better in normal walls. The batts cost less at first, but blown-in might save you more money later cause it keeps air from leaking so well.
Both kinds last a real long time if you put them in right. Sometimes the blown-in stuff sinks down a bit after a while, so you might need to add more. Batts stay put better, but you gotta be real careful putting them in. If you want a quiet house, blown-in insulation works better. If you just want something cheap that works okay, get the batts.
Advancements in 2025: What’s New?
They’ve made blown-in stuff better this year. Now it keeps heat in even more than before. They’re mixing different materials together to make it work super well, and they’ve got these smart machines that put it in just right so it won’t sink down later.
The fiberglass batts got better too. They pack more glass bits in there now, so they block more noise and heat. They put this special coating on them that keeps water out better. Plus, they come in more sizes now, so they fit in weird walls better. If you care about money and don’t want mold, these new batts are pretty sweet.
Recommendations for Oregon’s Climate
Oregon’s weather is kinda tricky. It gets cold, then hot, then wet, and sometimes you get snow on your roof. Blown-in insulation works real nice here because it fills up every little space, so cold air can’t sneak in during winter. It’s great for keeping noise out too, which helps if you live in town. The kind made from newspapers is good for the earth, but you might need to check on it once in a while to make sure it hasn’t sunk down.
The fiberglass batts handle Oregon weather pretty good too, especially the kinds that keep water out. They don’t cost much, so if you’re fixing up a big house, these might be your best bet. Just remember – if you don’t put them in perfect, they won’t work as good as they should. Both kinds can handle Oregon weather fine, just depends what you need and how much money you wanna spend.
Choosing the Right Insulation for Your Project
Picking insulation depends on a few things – how much money you got, what kind of building you’re working on, and what matters most to you. Blown-in stuff works great in weird spaces and old houses, plus it keeps air from leaking better. Fiberglass batts are better for new houses with normal walls, and they cost less upfront. If you care about the earth, go for the blown-in stuff made from newspapers. If you want something simple and cheap, grab the batts. Both kinds work good if you put them in right and take care of them.
Common Myths About Insulation
People think some funny things about insulation. Like, they think higher R-value numbers always mean better insulation. That’s not totally right – you gotta put it in good too. Blown-in stuff sometimes works better than batts even when the numbers are the same, cause it fills gaps better. Some folks think you can only put blown-in stuff in attics, but that’s wrong – it works in walls and floors too. And don’t worry about fiberglass being bad for you – they make it way safer now than they used to.
Why Choose All Foam & Insulation, LLC?
We know Oregon houses inside and out, and we’ve been fixing them up for ages. We do all kinds of insulation the spray foam stuff (both kinds), fiberglass batts, blown-in insulation, and we even do roofs. We want your house to stay warm and not cost too much to heat. Whether you’re building something new or fixing up an old place, we know how to do it right.
Ready to Improve Your Insulation?
Give All Foam & Insulation, LLC a call. We’ll help you figure out what’s best for your place. Call (541) 826-9600, email [email protected], or message [email protected]. Let’s get your house fixed up right
FAQs
How do I know which insulation is best for my home?
We’ll check out your house and tell you what’ll work best for what you wanna spend.
Is blown-in insulation more expensive than fiberglass batts?
Yeah, it costs more at first, but it might save you money on heating later.
How long does insulation last?
Both kinds last decades if you take care of them right.
Can I install insulation myself?
You could try the batts yourself, but getting pros to do it means it’ll work better and be safer.
