Underfloor Insulation Solutions in [territory]

Insulating below your floors for greater comfort & sound control

If you have floors that are cold, uninsulated or you want better sound control, A NO Dealers is the insulation professional to call in [city 2] and [territory].

There are two ways to insulate a crawl space or basement. Insulation can be installed at the exterior foundation walls; or it can be installed under your first level floors, between the joists. But which is the correct way to insulate under your floors? No single solution is correct for every situation; that's why we offer a wide range of insulation materials and techniques. 

Contact us today to schedule your free assessment and estimate for your underfloor insulation project in [state].

Problems with insulating floors with fiberglass

Although fiberglass batts have been stuffed and stapled under the first-level floor in many homes during the past 50 years, its value is questionable. Here are some reasons to avoid it:

• Coverage is not usually continuous due to obstructions, such as ducts
• Under floor insulation blocks access to plumbing and electrical
• Fiberglass batts tend to sag, creating pockets of cold air between the insulation and the underside of the floor above
• Fiberglass batt performance can be degraded by condensation, spillage, and plumbing leaks
• Fiberglass batts do not maintain an adequate air-seal between the basement and the living space above

Is underfloor insulation right for your home?

Insulating basement or crawl space walls with rigid foam provides an air and vapor barrier as well as a high R-value.

There are situations where underfloor insulation makes the most sense. In cold climates, for example, insulating the floor above the crawl space is often more energy efficient than insulating foundation walls.

Insulating under floors, however, is not always feasible, especially in homes that are already built. Plumbing, ducts, bridging, and electrical get in the way. Furthermore, the insulation must be able to resist the degrading effects of moisture. You can’t simply stuff the joist bays with fiberglass batts and expect long-term performance.

Sometimes the underside of a floor is open to the outside. A porch or three-season room may have been enclosed but not adequately insulated below. The underside of a cantilevered section of a house is also open to the outside. Or perhaps the uninsulated or underinsulated floor is over an unheated garage. In such cases, underfloor insulation is the best solution.

Underfloor insulation over your crawl space

In both basements and crawl spaces, it’s critical to insulate and air seal the perimeter rim joist cavities.

Crawl spaces may look like short basements, but they are very different. They are awkward to access and difficult to use for anything except storage. Crawl spaces often have dirt floors instead of concrete slabs and rarely have windows; nor are they typically used to house HVAC equipment.

Under-the-floor insulation is common in crawl spaces but subject to the same problems listed above. A better approach is crawl space encapsulation.

We offer the most comprehensive closed-crawl space system currently available today. Called the CleanSpace® crawl space encapsulation system, it offers thermal wall and floor insulation and a vapor barrier that seals off the entire foundation wall and dirt floor. Perimeter rim joists are sealed. Airtight hatchways, vent covers and high-capacity Sani-Dry dehumidifiers are also available.

Contact us today for an estimate on underfloor insulation

We offer insulation solutions for every situation. Whether you are looking to add floor insulation or improve the insulation in your basement, crawl space or garage, A NO Dealers can help! Contact us today for a free estimate on underfloor insulation and any of our other energy-saving services in [major cities 3], [minor cities 2] and the nearby areas.

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