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Better Living At Every Stage of Ownership

No matter where you are in the lifecycle of home ownership, it is never too early, or too late, to specify the products and utilize the insulation techniques to make your home healthier, more comfortable and more energy efficient.

Renting?

Weatherseal exterior doors and windows to reduce air flow and maintain interior temperatures. Confirm that the owner has insulated to proper R-value codes.

Looking at homes built by developers?

Be picky. Ask about what type of insulation was used. And how much. What are the R-values in the attic and walls? Are the air ducts metal or ductboard? Are they insulated? You can influence the way homes are insulated; make sure they are at code or better before you move in.

Remodeling or upgrading your existing home?

More than 60% of homes are underinsulated. You can easily add insulation to the attic, garage walls, basements or crawl spaces. Seal all attic air leaks. Adding rooms may give you the opportunity to weatherize the new roof and exterior and add insulation to new exterior and interior walls.

Building a custom home?

Discuss insulation with your builder early in the planning stages. Include weatherization products for a solid energy envelope. For health, comfort and energy efficiency insist on premium JM Formaldehyde-free™ insulations to local R-value codes or higher. Tell your builder you want Formaldehyde-free™ duct board or well-insulated ducts. This is your opportunity to get it done right, before the walls go up.

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Better Living At Every Stage of Ownership

Renting?

Looking at homes built by developers?

Remodeling or upgrading your existing home?

Building a custom home?