Insulation Contractors Near Roanoke – Kent’s Insulating

Attics often experience hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Energy efficiency in a home can usually be improved by installing new or additional insulation in an attic. Contact the insulation experts at Kent’s Insulating for an evaluation of your attic insulation. Installing additional insulation can reduce heat loss, lower utility bills, and decrease wear and tear on your HVAC system.

Older buildings often need additional insulation installed in interior and exterior walls. Drill-and-fill applications provide an effective way to retrofit older homes and businesses in Roanoke with insulation. Our insulation contractors make a small hole in a wall and then blow in a loose-fill insulation product. This is a cost-effective method of increasing insulation and energy efficiency.

Buildings built before 1960 in the Roanoke area often have little to no insulation in their walls. Kent’s Insulating can install wall insulation during construction or in existing interior and exterior walls. We often install exterior wall insulation at the same time as a siding replacement project. For interior walls, we can use a drill-and-fill application to minimize mess and costs.

Crawl spaces have areas that can and should be addressed with insulation. Rim joists should be insulated and air sealed; this perimeter area is frequently a source of air infiltration. Kent’s Insulating can install Insulation and vapor barriers along the floor, even if it is dirt. Insulation should also be added along the crawl space’s exterior foundation walls.

Installing floor insulation can make floors feel less cold underfoot, especially during the winter. Floor insulation is also very helpful for noise reduction inside a home or business. If you install a fire retardant insulation product, you can help improve the safety of your building in case of fire. Let Kent’s Insulating show you how floor insulation can improve your energy efficiency and comfort.

Ceiling insulation can be installed in many different types of ceilings including cathedral ceilings and interior wood framed ceilings. In homes, Kent’s Insulating installs ceiling insulation as a thermal barrier between living spaces and attics or unfinished areas. Ceiling insulation can also be used for sound absorbency and for fire resistance. To learn more about ceiling insulation installation in Roanoke, contact Kent’s Insulating today.

Over time, older insulation materials can be coated with dust, dirt, and moisture. Moisture in insulation can even lead to build up of hazardous mold and mildew. Older, underperforming insulation can increase your heating costs and decrease your energy efficiency. To install new, more effective insulation materials, Kent’s Insulating can safely remove and dispose of old insulation in homes and businesses in Roanoke.