If you’re constructing a new commercial building, the last thing you want is to spend money on energy costs without having a return on your investment. This can often inflate building costs and reduce buyer or tenant interest.
Upgrading insulation on your commercial and industrial structures is a great investment, as it creates more energy-efficient properties. These upgrades often reduce humidity and moisture issues, improve air quality, and safeguard machinery and structural components of the building.
High-quality, industry-appropriate insulation solutions can make all the difference to your property.
Not All Buildings Are the Same
A building’s specific purpose and its city’s climate can call for different types of insulation. For example, rainy or humid climates call for insulation impervious to moisture, and a warehouse may require insulation that performs differently from a recording studio.
Commercial buildings in the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas typically use spray foam, cellulose, fiberglass, or a combination. Learn more about each type of insulation to help you decide what you want to use.
Spray Foam
Spray foam insulation is a relatively new method for insulating buildings. It safely seals gaps in your building’s exterior, providing an extra layer that keeps cold air out and warm air in. It can even surpass fiberglass insulation in certain areas by providing better sound-dampening qualities and superior thermal resistance compared to other materials.
Spray foam insulation boasts a high R-value and maintains an air barrier, making this one of the best insulation options for your commercial structures. Spray foam is eco-friendly and non-toxic; it’s built to endure as long as the structure.
Cellulose
Cellulose insulation is one of the least expensive, easiest to install, and most effective insulation materials available. Cellulose insulation is made from up to 80% recycled newspaper and comes in a loose-fill (blown-in) form.
The cost of installing cellulose insulation is comparable to other types of insulation, but the fact that it doesn’t require specialized equipment slightly offsets the labor cost.
Cellulose insulation provides an airtight seal, preventing air leaks in your building. This can reduce draftiness and energy loss while improving comfort in your property during cold weather by keeping conditioned air inside.
Since cellulose is treated with non-toxic borates, it offers fire resistance and protection from pests, mold, and more. Cellulose insulation also lessens noise pollution inside a property and has been shown to reduce allergy symptoms because of its dust-fighting properties.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass insulation has been the mainstay of the American insulation market for years. It’s cheap and easy to install in new construction or retrofit in existing buildings, and it meets minimum code requirements when installed properly. Available in batts and loose-fill form, it’s a very effective product for thermal and low-E performance.
With an R-value between 3.2 and 4.0 per inch of insulation, fiberglass delivers performance almost equivalent to cellulose insulation and is suited to walls, floors, ceilings, and attics. Fiberglass is a recommended insulation for builders and large commercial insulation sites, as well as re-insulation projects.
Trust Winner Insulation for Commercial Insulation in the DC Area
Winner Insulation contractors lead you to the right product for your location based on your building’s unique requirements and climate. We work carefully with our customers to create an ideal, energy-efficient, and affordable insulation solution.
Call (800) 955-1976 or contact us online to schedule installation in the DC area today.