Insulation (38 items found)

Installing attic and wall insulation is an effective way to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home and conserve energy. While adding home insulation helps decrease your heating and cooling costs, you can save additional dollars by installing many types of insulation yourself. The helpful staff at Ace Hardware will help you find the right insulation roll or batting to meet your needs with a diverse selection of products from brands like Reflectix and Owens-Corning.

What is the R Value in Insulation?

R-value is the measure of insulation’s resistance to heat flow.  The higher the R-value, the more effective home insulation is at climate control. This is determined by how thick and dense the insulation is, as well as the type of insulation you’re using.

What Is Home Insulation vs. House Wrap?

Insulation and house wrap go hand in hand, but these essential construction materials serve different purposes. It’s important to know which type is best for your home’s needs.

• Insulation helps regulate the temperature inside a home. It keeps heat from entering in the summer while ensuring it stays inside in the winter.
• House wrap is a protective barrier that covers studs and insulation; its function is to prevent moisture from getting inside the home. When properly installed, house wrap can lower the likelihood of black mold growing.

The two can be used to complement each other well. Keeping the insulation dry helps improve its effectiveness, so you see more significant benefits in terms of temperature control.

How to Choose the Right Insulation

When shopping for house and garage door insulation, you can choose from a variety of types, including:

• Loose-fill: This type of insulation is blown or sprayed into place using an insulation-blowing machine. Professionals normally install loose-fill insulation due to the special equipment involved.
• Insulation batt: Cut into blanket form for easy handling, this type of insulation works best for unfinished walls, floors and ceilings and is installed in pieces.
• Insulation roll: Insulation rolls look like batting, but instead of being installed in pieces, they’re rolled out between wall and ceiling framing, limiting the number of gaps.
• Insulation board: These rigid insulation panels can be installed anywhere in the home.
• Radiant barrier insulation: Also called reflective insulation, this type of insulation reflects heat and tends to work best in hot climates.

Benefits of Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is the most common insulation material, and it’s available in batting, rolls and as loose fill. Fiberglass insulation is non-combustible, electrically non-conductive, non-corrosive, mold and mildew resistant, and lowers noise pollution. This affordable, lightweight option is a solid insulation choice. Other insulation materials include foam, cellulose, mineral wool and foam.

Shop Insulation Rolls, Fiberglass Insulation and More at Ace

From garage door insulation to reflective insulation and more, Ace has the insulation materials for your home project. If you’re not sure which type of insulation is right for you, shop insulation near you at your local Ace Hardware where our knowledgeable associates can steer you in the right direction. You can also receive choice advice on replacing worn-out weather stripping around doors and windows or applying window film to windows that receive direct sunlight. Shop in-store