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home inspection NJ home
inspectors perform
Certified New Jersey home
inspections in NJ.
INSULATION INSUFFICIENT /
MISSING / COMPRESSED / AMISS:
If insulation is thin, compressed, nonexistence,
or is misplaced there could be loss of energy
and larger utility bills. Of course, the
inspector cannot determine the existence of
insulation within covered walls or other hidden
areas. Compressed insulation may indicate the
presence of rodents or other animals.
Blown insulation in an attic is recommended and
is quite inexpensive. Installing insulation
within existing walls is much more difficult but
is recommended in certain areas of the country.
It is usually blown in through holes drilled in
the siding between each framing stud. Often
insulation will be falling from under floors
and/or from the attic walls of volume ceiling
rooms. If you desire to blow in your own
insulation it is quite easy, especially if you
have a helper. Many insulation supply companies
will loan you the blower if you buy their
products. A helper keeps the blower hopper full
while you blow the insulation into the attic.
You may also elect to lay fiberglass insulation
in place in the attic. Watch your step or you
may fall through the ceiling to the room below.
Loose batt insulation may be stapled or wired in
place. Some installers of under floor insulation
use pieces of stiff wire, like coat hanger wire,
which is cut slightly longer than the distance
between the floor joists. These holding wires
are pressed between the joists to hold the
insulation in place. Usually one wire is
installed about every two feet. Contact an
Insulation Contractor for assistance if desired.
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