Friday's FAQ | Insulation

Q: What’s the difference between "batt" and "blown" insulation? A: Batt insulation is formed into long sections, sometimes with a kraft-paper facing on one side, and rolled up for shipping and easier installation. The batts are made to fit snugly between wall and floor framing members. Blown insulation is essentially the same product, just not molded. The loose material is forced by air pressure through a tube into the floor cavities of an attic space to insulate it. Blown insulation is typically used only in horizontal applications (like attic floors), but is thought to provide more coverage and better insulating value because it is able to get into every nook of the structural frame. Batts are more easily installed in vertical applications (such as walls) or fastened to the underside of the floor framing to insulate the house from the ground temperature.  

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