If you need a wall insulation contractor in Tulsa, Oklahoma, make Installed Building Products Tulsa your first call. We work with homeowners and builders/contractors to insulate walls for residential and commercial retrofit and new construction projects.
Contact us if you’re ready to begin your insulation project, or keep reading to learn more about wall insulation in the Tulsa area.
The Benefits of Installing Wall Insulation
Wall insulation does more than keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. While it most certainly helps reduce your heating and cooling bills, it also works as a sound dampener that can eliminate outside noise or noise from other rooms. Additionally, it helps reduce condensation on your walls and can effectively inhibit mold and mildew growth.
Benefits of Insulating Your Walls
Walls are among the biggest sources of air leaks inside homes and buildings, so insulating them is essential for maximized year-round energy efficiency and comfort. In general, it’s recommended to insulate both interior and exterior walls.
Installing wall insulation can help:
Reduce your utility bills and maximize the energy efficiency of your home or building
Make your home or building a more comfortable space
Improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and furnace
Reduce noises on different levels inside
Contribute to a healthier environment
What Kind of Insulation Should Be Used in Walls?
Different materials can be installed, including blown-in/loose-fill, batts and spray foam. For existing homes (retrofit projects), blown-in insulation should be used. The dense-pack installation technique can help protect against air leaks and doesn’t disturb the home’s finished areas too much. For remodeling jobs where wall cavities will be open, consider a two-part spray foam. Materials often used in unfinished walls include blanket insulation, rigid foam, concrete block insulation and structural insulated panels.
Insulation should be installed in:
Walls between living spaces and unconditioned garages or shed roofs
Foundation walls above ground level
Foundation walls in heated basements
Foundation walls of unvented crawl spaces (as an alternative to floor insulation)
According to ENERGYsmart Library, 2×4 walls can hold R-13 or R-15 batt insulation; R-19 or R-21 products can be installed in 2×6 walls.
To ensure that your home is well-insulated and more efficient, we can install different insulation materials in your walls. The types of insulation we can install include:
The IBP Tulsa team installs insulation for retrofit/re-insulation and new construction projects. We have experience installing different types of insulation in home and commercial building walls and can handle all your insulation installation needs. Whether you need wall drill and fill insulation installation or you need to insulate the walls of a new construction house or building, you’re in good hands with our team.
Wall Insulation Installation
If you’re in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, IBP Tulsa can help you choose and install the best wall insulation for your home. We have experience installing insulation in interior and exterior walls, and our professionals use only high-quality materials from leading manufacturers.
As part of the Installed Building Products Family of Companies, IBP Tulsa offers knowledge, experience, and resources that few companies can match.
Contact us to learn more about our insulation services or if you’re ready to start your project.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wall Insulation
What kind of insulation is best for walls?
It’s perfectly acceptable to use fiberglass batts or spray foam insulation in new construction. However, it’s better to use blown-in insulation when renovating or retrofitting an existing home.
How do I know if I have enough insulation in my home?
Your insulation must have a sufficient R-value. R-value is the measure of thermal protection the insulation provides your home. In Tulsa, we are in Zone 3, which means you’ll want to have between R-38 to R-60 in your attic, R-30 to R-38 in any rooms with a cathedral ceiling, R-13 to R-15 in any wall cavities and R-25 in the floors.
Why do I need insulation in interior walls?
Insulating your walls can help prevent hot and cold spots from forming. However, the primary reason most homeowners insulate their walls is that it significantly reduces noise.
Do I need to measure R-value?
Can’t I just add as much insulation as will fit within the wall? The answer is no because the value of insulation is not in the material or how much you have; it’s the small air pockets within the insulating material. If the insulation is compacted, it won’t provide sufficient protection. Further, adding too much insulation can trap moisture, which can facilitate mold and mildew growth. This is why it’s important to never compact insulation.
I have pipes and wires in my walls. Can I still insulate them?
Absolutely. Spray foam insulation is ideal for this purpose. Our insulation technicians can help you determine which type of insulation is best for each wall in your home, so you may have several different types of insulation in different areas.
Fiberglass insulation is a cost-effective and durable solution that improves energy efficiency by trapping air within fine glass fibers, reducing heat transfer in homes and buildings.
Residential insulation enhances a home's energy efficiency and comfort by reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer through professionally installed insulation materials in attics, walls, and crawl spaces.
Commercial insulation enhances energy efficiency, temperature regulation, and cost savings for businesses by minimizing heat transfer in offices, warehouses, and industrial buildings.
Gutters are essential for directing rainwater away from a home’s foundation, preventing water damage, erosion, and structural issues while maintaining the integrity of the property.
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