Insulation batts

What are Insulation Batts?

Insulation batts are insulation panels that are pre-cut to fit within a standard sized framing cavity. This allows for a fast an easy installation, since no cutting is required. Insulation batts are available with or without facing, the facing acts as a vapour barrier to eliminate outside moisture from entering the home. Un-faced insulation batts are often used to fill small odd sized spaces in walls, for example the small gap that is often found around corners.

Importance of Insulation Batts.

A home's walls comprise the majority of a homes internal temperature loss and insulation batts installed in exterior framed walls will greatly enhance a home's energy efficiency. Insulation Batts are also used to insulate stud cavities in the ceiling to provide a heat barrier between the living space of the house and the high heat of the home's roof. Using insulation batts in a home can also reduce the amount of noise that enters a home from outside, or contain noises within the rooms of a house.

Cost Savings from Insulation Batts.

Using insulation batts in all framed areas that are exposed to the outside elements will reduce the cost to heat and cool a home. The energy savings obtained by installing insulation batts will be noticed immediately and the home will be able to maintain a constant temperature easier, reducing the amount of time that the heating and cooling system will need to run, effectively reducing the amount of wear on the system.