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Rindge, NH • Saco, ME • Marlborough, MA[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”CALL NOW: 1-800-947-8870″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:tel%3A%201-800-947-8870|||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329217075{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”GET A FREE QUOTE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialgreenproducts.com%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329235119{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-calendar” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#446818″][vc_custom_heading text=”Experience” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23446818″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”We have over 250 years of collective knowledge on our teams.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_icon type=”typicons” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-group-outline” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#446818″][vc_custom_heading text=”Experts” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23446818″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”All of our installers are carefully selected to be the best in the industry.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_icon type=”linecons” icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-search” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#446818″][vc_custom_heading text=”Local” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23446818″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”We provide warmth and safety throughout the New England area.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_icon type=”typicons” icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-home-outline” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” size=”lg” align=”center” custom_color=”#446818″][vc_custom_heading text=”Quality” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23446818″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our insulation will serve you for many, many years to come.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Insulation Type Comparison” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554741044978{background-color: #446818 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][pro_table bordered=”1″ striped=”1″]
| Benefit | Closed Cell
Spray Foam |
Open Cell
Spray Foam |
Cellulose
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Fiberglass
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Investment (ROI) | 1-2 Years | 1-2 Years | 3-5 Years | 5+ Years |
| Energy Savings | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Insulation Quality | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Draft Resistance | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Pests Out | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Moisture Proof | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Mold & Mildew | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Quality | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Structural Support | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Soundproof | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
[/pro_table][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Best 9-10″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554742388533{background-color: #446818 !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Good 7-8″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554742635989{background-color: #92c83e !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Average 4-6″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1543861770073{background-color: #e1e510 !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Poor 0-3″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554742441362{background-color: #f26b36 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”CALL NOW: 1-800-947-8870″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:tel%3A%201-800-947-8870|||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329217075{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”GET A FREE QUOTE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialgreenproducts.com%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329235119{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”What Type of Insulation is Best for My Home?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554739278328{background-color: #446818 !important;}”][vc_column_text]Have questions about different types of insulation, or want to know which is best for your home? Get answers from Colonial Green Products, New England’s insulation experts. We install cellulose and spray foam insulation to make NH, MA, VT, and ME homes more comfortable and energy efficient.
As insulation specialists, it’s no surprise that we get a lot of questions from homeowners about insulation. “What are the different types of insulation?” “What kind of insulation is best for my home?” “Are there types of insulation I should avoid?”
Home insulation is especially important here in New England where winters are frigid. We wanted to take a moment to give you an overview of the different types of insulation and which types offer the greatest benefits.
How Insulation Effectiveness Is Measured
Before we introduce you to the most effective types of insulation, it’s important to understand R-value. R-value measures insulation’s ability to control heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.
Different types of insulation have different R-values. Cellulose insulation, for example, has an R-value of R3.2 to R3.7 per inch in loose fill form. If you wanted to achieve an R-value of, say, R49 in the attic using cellulose, you would need to install enough of it (about 14 to 16 inches) to achieve that R-value.
The Most Effective Types of Insulation
Blown-In Cellulose
Cellulose insulation is made from recycled newspaper and treated for fire resistance, making it eco friendly. It comes in a loose form, allowing it to be blown into finished areas and hard to reach spaces. It may be used in a loose fill, such as when it’s blown along an a ttic floor, or densely packed in building cavities.
Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation is sprayed on a surface as a liquid and then quickly expands into a foam plastic to fill every hole and crack. Because of this, it has excellent air sealing qualities and can even serve as a vapor barrier. Spray foam is great for air leaks, high moisture areas, and hard to reach spaces.
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| Type of Insulation | R-Value Per Inch | Great For |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose, loose fill | R3.2-R3.9 | Attics |
| Cellulose, densely packed | R3.8-R3.9 | Walls |
| Spray foam, open cell | R3.5-R3.6 | Air leaks, walls, ceilings, floors, areas that need soundproofing |
| Spray foam, closed cell | R6.0-R6.5 | Air leaks, walls, ceilings, floors, crawlspaces, high moisture areas |
[/pro_table][vc_column_text]At Colonial Green Products, we install high performance cellulose and spray foam insulation because we know that these offer valuable benefits for New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine homeowners, such as:
• Greater overall indoor comfort
• Fewer air leaks and drafts
• Increased home energy efficiency
• Lower heating and cooling costs
• Greater peace and quiet[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”CALL NOW: 1-800-947-8870″ style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:tel%3A%201-800-947-8870|||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329217075{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”GET A FREE QUOTE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ee6e31″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialgreenproducts.com%2Fcontact%2F|title:Contact||” css=”.vc_custom_1594329235119{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”More helpful insulation information below” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1554741575621{background-color: #446818 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1542820795836{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1542822999088{padding-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Types of Insulation” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23446818|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][info_list style=”circle with_bg” font_size_icon=”24″][info_list_item list_title=”Spray Foam” list_icon=”Defaults-cloud” info_list_link_apply=”container” info_list_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialgreenproducts.com%2Fspray-foam-insulation%2F|||” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”]A insulating foam plastic spray which applies as a liquid and then expands to make an air-tight seal.[/info_list_item][info_list_item list_title=”Cellulose” list_icon=”Defaults-leaf” info_list_link_apply=”container” info_list_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcolonialgreenproducts.com%2Fcellulose-insulation%2F|||” title_font_size=”desktop:20px;” desc_font_size=”desktop:16px;”]Since Cellulose Insulation is created from a mixture of recycled paper products and binding agents to bring it together, cellulose is considered a “green” product. 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